stress

Christmas is upon us, and this year is no exception to the frenzy that usually ensues. The much-awaited Christmas adverts are out; shoppers are sharpening their elbows for Black Friday mayhem; and the painstaking task of fairy light detangling has already begun. I for one am a huge lover...

Stressed may be desserts spelled backwards, but nobody said university would be a piece of cake. When we took steps towards applying for universities we all knew that if we got in, the work would be more challenging – but the promise of freedom, alcohol, nightclubs and adulthood kept...

Exam season is the worst season. It’s a time of stress, binge-eating, and many tears—well for me anyway. What could make this all go away do I hear you ask? Well, having a room full of puppies of course! I hear people say: ‘A puppy is for life, not...

Ryman Stationery has recently surveyed over 8,000 students studying in the UK about their revision habits and how exam stress is affecting their mental health. The majority of students surveyed, 61%, admitted they felt stressed about upcoming exams, with 74% admitting they put pressure on themselves. 63% of students...

The university’s tireless urge to ruin any hopes of a winter break with the threat of looming exams is an unavoidable fact of student life. It’s super important, therefore, to deal with the inevitable stress that these exams bring. This means we can enjoy the festive period as much...

According to a report from NatWest’s Student Living Index 2017, students are dealing with a great deal of stress as university students. The report states that 61% of university students rate the stress of studying for their degree a 7/10, while 45% consider the stress of managing their finances...

“Doctor, I’m tired all the time.” As a GP, I hear this a lot.  In fact, tiredness is the most common problem that people see their doctor for.  1 in every 20 of my appointments are with patients experiencing fatigue1, and every year 1-2% of people in the UK...