Mental Health
Football fans are being encouraged to seek help if they are struggling with their mental health after an increase in suicides in early 2025. Hartlepool was the only local authority in the Tees Valley to record an increase on suicide in the first half of 2025. The increase has caused Hartlepool United to team up […]
It was Oscar Wilde that once said, “All art is quite useless,” in his preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray. That statement is either one of the cleverest sentences that anyone has ever said about art, or the sort of statement which becomes clever chiefly because it was Oscar Wilde that said it. Had […]
The University of Sunderland today celebrated World Mental Health Day with a student wellbeing event at the Student Union at CitySpace. Students were welcomed to CitySpace between 11am and 2pm to take a break between lectures and look after their mental health by relaxing and engaging in a range of activities offered, including board games […]
The primary role of a barber has always been to provide professional hair services, primarily for men. However, beyond their technical skills, barbers often become trusted figures in their communities, offering a welcoming environment and fostering a sense of belonging. Naomi Scollen of Scolli’s Barber shop in Sunderland said: “ I still think it is […]
If you rely on days among nature to boost and reset your mental wellbeing, you’re certainly not alone. UK Charity, the Mental Health Foundation, say that: “access to nature is vital to protect the nation’s mental health”. They’ve released numerous reports examining the benefits of nature on our happiness, including a report in 2021 […]
Illnesses can permanently affect our everyday lives, whether they are mental health issues, seemingly simple problems like back pain, or even chronic conditions. One thing that everyone is advised to do for these issues is exercise. In this feature, we explore how exercise can help people and speak to someone who is affected. “You don’t […]
Dr Jon Rees, senior lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sunderland, knows first-hand how one’s mental health can severely impact their physical lifestyle. In this feature, Jon shares his personal and expert knowledge of how the smallest efforts can lead to significant improvements in our mental health, and offers practical advice on how […]
A young single mother shares her story of juggling love, education, motherhood, work, and mental health, all under the weight of society’s judgment. For her, becoming a mother at 19 didn’t mean life had to stop. It meant learning to fight for the future she still deserved. At the age of 18 when her friends […]
Nature and wellbeing are closely connected, with time spent outdoors having a positive impact on mental and physical health. The University of Sunderland supports students in achieving this balance by organizing weekly nature walks. Known as “Wellbeing Walks,” these sessions are a collaborative initiative by three University support services: Team Sunderland, Student Journey, and the […]
Sunderland has a few fantastic opportunities to better someones mental and physical wellbeing, therefore impacting mental healthy positively. Physically, Sunderland has a handful of gyms across the city that are very affordable, but it is also a very walkable area for those who may be shy to go to the gym. The city is also […]
