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Men’s health week is celebrated every year to encourage men and boys to speak out and seek help about health issues or concerns they have. To mark this occasion, we are dedicating this episode to men's mental health. This episode will discuss the stigma with men's mental health and the importance of reducing it. Content Warning: The episode talks about the personal experience of mental health struggles.

Revising for exams can be stressful if you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information you are trying to remember. Good time management can help you to feel in control and learn more effectively. This episode discusses practical ways to reduce exam stress and get the most out of your revision sessions.

University life can be busy so it’s important to protect and prioritise our mental health and wellbeing. Our mental health affects all aspects of our lives and affects how we think, feel, and act. This episode will discuss prioritising your mental health at University and the support available for students.

For many of us social media has become a huge part of lives. It’s a place where we connect with each other, can access news and information, and is often used for businesses to market and sell products. There are many advantages to the use social media but the pressure of constantly being switched on or feeling like you need to the lead the perfect life can have a detrimental effect on our wellbeing. This episode will discuss digital wellbeing and how to deal with the pressures of social media. Content Warning: The episode mentions body imagine and self-esteem.

As you approach the end of your University journey you will likely be thinking what next? Where do I go from here and what does the future look like? To some the prospect is exciting. For others it can be an overwhelming and anxious time.

Lifestyle is defined by Oxford dictionary as ‘the way in which a person lives.’ This includes both personal interests and behaviours such as what we eat, how active we are, substance use and sleep. This episode discusses lifestyle choices and the effect they have on your wellbeing.

Living with a disability is challenging and can make life more demanding. However, living with a disability that is hidden or invisible can add another layer of challenges. This episode will discuss what it is like to live with a hidden disability and how as a society we can be more aware and inclusive.

Have you ever felt that you don’t know what you are doing at University or that you are going to be ‘caught out’ sooner or later? This feeling is very common and something that many of us struggle with. It can affect anyone at any level regardless of their experience. This episode will discuss Imposter Syndrome and how to overcome it.

It may seem obvious, but sleep is hugely important when you’re studying. Getting a good night’s sleep (7-9 hours) will help you to learn at your best, improve your state of mind and hopefully feel happier. This episode discusses prioritising sleep and how to increase your chances of getting a good night’s sleep.

Being able to organise your time allows you to feel in control and learn more effectively. Good time management can also help to reduce stress and exam anxiety. This episode will discuss how to study effectively and how to manage our time.

Our physical health is not just about keeping active it also includes what we eat and drink. What we eat effects how we look, how we feel and how we function day to day. This episode will discuss the impact of diet and nutrition on our wellbeing.

Alcohol can have a big effect on our bodies, our lives and those we love, even without us realising it. This episode discusses the link between alcohol and your health both physically and mentally.