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The virtual therapist: Could online CBT revolutionise mental health care?

The virtual therapist: Could online CBT revolutionise mental health care?

With 25% of mental health patients waiting more than 12 weeks on the NHS for psychological treatments, could iCBT provide treatment for sufferers of depression and anxiety?
Gomez goss, Bieber fever and the frightening power of TikTok clicks

Gomez goss, Bieber fever and the frightening power of TikTok clicks

TikTok has propelled celebrity gossip and status to new heights, with the Gomez-Bieber feud being the tip of the iceberg.
Clean air, clean mind: The impact of air pollution on our brains

Clean air, clean mind: The impact of air pollution on our brains

We know that air pollution has negative consequences on human health, but how does it affect our thinking and cognitive abilities?
No more toxic masculinity: The progression of mental health narratives in British rap

No more toxic masculinity: The progression of mental health narratives in British rap

As rap culture evolves, more open discussions of mental health and vulnerability are contributing to a healthier representation of masculinity
“I was barely aware of my own feelings”: Fleeing China’s reign over freedom and thought

“I was barely aware of my own feelings”: Fleeing China’s reign over freedom and thought

Chinese international student Emma reveals the conflicting realities of life in China, from female freedoms to relentless attainment and nationalism
Winter making you sad? It might be S.A.D.

Winter making you sad? It might be S.A.D.

Feeling abnormally sad in the winter? You’re not being dramatic, you could have seasonal affective disorder!
Can we dance ourselves happier and healthier?

Can we dance ourselves happier and healthier?

It’s time to embrace dad dancing! Research reveals the power of dance to improve our mental health and well-being.
Homesickness: Illness or evolutionary advantage?

Homesickness: Illness or evolutionary advantage?

Homesickness can slap us in the face at university… but maybe we should embrace missing home? 
Universities have no “statutory duty of care” towards students

Universities have no “statutory duty of care” towards students

Universities have no specific “duty of care” to their students according to a judge in Bristol. This ruling came following the death of 20 year old, University of Bristol student, Natasha Abrahart.
FOMO: Are you really missing out?

FOMO: Are you really missing out?

FOMO is something we all experience but what really underlies this decisional anxiety, and how can we overcome it?
Students’ Union launches Black History Month celebrations

Students’ Union launches Black History Month celebrations

The Students’ Union has 12 events planned throughout October to celebrate Black History Month, covering talks to music events to networking sessions
World Mental Health Day: Tackling the Mental Health Crisis

World Mental Health Day: Tackling the Mental Health Crisis

World Mental Health Day was dedicated to making mental health and wellbeing a global priority
In Conversation: Daniel Howell (danisnotonfire)

In Conversation: Daniel Howell (danisnotonfire)

Head Music Editor Sarah Taylor chats to Daniel Howell about his (anti-)YouTube career and his first ever solo stand-up tour, We’re All Doomed!
Denis Coleman: Music, mental health, and Little Mix

Denis Coleman: Music, mental health, and Little Mix

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy sits down with Denis Coleman, ahead of him opening for Little Mix at AO Arena.
“Burnt out before you’re qualified”: Life as a nursing student

“Burnt out before you’re qualified”: Life as a nursing student

Nursing students are still relying on food banks three years after The Mancunion last investigated
Agony Aunt Angela: Dating and depression

Agony Aunt Angela: Dating and depression

“My boyfriend is going through a depressive episode at the moment, but it only seems to show in our relationship…”
“I don’t want anyone to show me that my body is a before, and that I should be looking for an after”: Debunking diet culture

“I don’t want anyone to show me that my body is a before, and that I should be looking for an after”: Debunking diet culture

The damaging effect of diet culture on our society and how it exacerbates the conditions of already oppressed groups.
In Conversation with: SPINN

In Conversation with: SPINN

Ahead of the release of their second LP ‘Outside Of The Blue’, Sarah Taylor sits down with Jonny Quinn of SPINN to chat taking inspiration from mental health, politics, horror films and Christmas!
A different kind of long COVID

A different kind of long COVID

In more pain than normal? Social distancing could be the cause.
Mental Health Counselling Crisis: Just 12 counsellors for 2826 students

Mental Health Counselling Crisis: Just 12 counsellors for 2826 students

Over 1000 students have newly disclosed mental health problems this year, but UoM has just 12 counsellors

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