Depression

''If you know someone who's depressed please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn't a straightforward response to a bad situation, depression just is, like the weather.

Try to understand the blackness, lethargy, hoplessness and loneliness they're going through. Be there for them when they come through the other side. It's hard to be a friend to someone who's depressed but it is the kindest, noblest and best things you will ever do''

 -Stephen Fry

21 tips to get a good nights rest

How to sleep like an Olympian!


http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/21-tips-for-getting-a-good-nights-1191011#.UBeN6l9pLXA.twitter

My Well Being

A great site from Leeds Met. Try it out at:

http://leedsmet.mywellbeing.org/

Loneliness

Loneliness is not just about being on your own. You can have friends but still feel alone and this can have an affect on your mental wellbeing. It all depends on our percetptions of our needs and how we meet those needs. How do you ensure that you can connect with others in a meaningful way?

See the BBC article looking at this issue at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18737560

How comfortable are talking to your GP about your mental health?

 A recent study in Brighton suggsets that almost half of young people are uncomfortable talking to GPs about their mental health. Quite concerning when figures suggest that young people are increasingly experiencing mental health difficulties and half of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14. Follow the link to see more.

http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-news/news-archive/2012/181928/

Olympian opens up about depression

See attached link


http://mentalhealthtoday.co.uk/Content/Doc.aspx?id=1015

Mind Media Awards

I wanted to let you know about Mind’s Media Awards which are being held in November this year. 

There is a special category for 'Student Journalist of the Year'

It’s free for students to enter and a great way to celebrate the hard work that student journalists are doing around mental health. Entries are open now and you can find more information here 

http://www.mind.org.uk/media_awards/categories