Category: Wellbeing

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There is a silent danger that lingers on a building site. Yasuhiro Kotera, Academic Lead in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Psychology, explores the mental health challenges that construction workers face.

Dr Dean Fido, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby Online Learning, discusses 'Ikigai' the Japanese construct of having purpose in life as a means of protecting against suicide.

Dr William Van Gordon, Associate Professor at the University of Derby Online Learning, discusses how spiritual awareness has diminished, leading to an increase in major environmental and socioeconomic issues, as well as public health issues on a global emergency scale.

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Joanna Baker, Therapist and Psychoeducation Coordinator at the University of Derby, shares insight into what anxiety is and what can be done to manage it.

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Good physical health and psychological wellbeing is a top priority for students. It helps you perform at optimum mental capacity. Here are Nigel's top tips.

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Student Tamzin Burch went to Italy as part of the International Travel Awards scheme. Here, she tells us how the trip affected her.

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All students are assigned a personal tutor when they start at the University of Derby, so you can be assured you’ve always got someone to turn to. Wondering what personal tutors do and how can they help? Let Simona Velcovska explain.

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Simona Velcovska offers her top tips to mental health self-care while you enjoy your university journey.

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Joanna Baker, Therapist and Psychoeducation Coordinator at the University of Derby, explains how our thoughts and feelings on body image can affect us.

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Most prospective students are worried about starting university. Here, student Tamzin Burch discusses how to deal with anxiety about living in halls.