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Supporting your child at university during the COVID-19 pandemic

Three parents share their tips for supporting a child who’s struggling with their mental health at uni during the coronavirus pandemic.

How I use Progressive Muscle Relaxation for anxiety

Eve, 20, explains how to do Progressive Muscle Relaxation - a grounding technique that helps her when she's feeling anxious.

Max from You Me At Six shares how he looks after his mental health

We chatted with Max, guitarist for world-famous band You Me At Six, about how he looks after his mental health, why talking is so important, and the advice he’d give his younger self.

Tips for starting uni during the COVID-19 pandemic if you have a mental health condition

Starting uni during the COVID-19 pandemic may be daunting for anyone, but if you have a mental health condition you may have additional worries. Rachel, 21, shares her tips for coping.

The grounding technique that helps me when I'm anxious

When we are feeling very anxious, it can help us to have tools or techniques we can use to calm ourselves down. Kerry, 16, shares the grounding technique that helps her when she's having a panic attack.

What I learnt in inpatient care

Going into hospital for your mental health can be really scary, but it can also be an important step in your recovery. Laura, 21, shares what she has learnt from her time in inpatient care.

Tips if you are struggling to settle into uni during the COVID-19 pandemic

University is looking very different this year, which may create new challenges. Laura, 21, shares her tips if you're struggling to settle into uni during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What I've learnt about hope

Our Activist Elia shares how their relationship with hope changes when depression hits, and four things they've learnt about hope as a result.

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What to do if you’re anxious about coronavirus