BeWell

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Dr Nadia DeGamaStudents: Yara Abughaidah, Manahil Sabir Ali, Amal AmeenKey themes explored: Anxiety vs social anxiety  Sharing personal experiences of social anxiety Tips for living with social anxiety Support available and ways to seek help ResourcesHealth, support and WellbeingCounsellingBeWell

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Johanna Pilskog, Wellbeing Coordinator Student: Sophie Levine, UG Student  Key themes explored: Sharing own experiences of anxiety or anticipation What to have on your ‘Checklist' What to look forward to Peer support and other support available ResourcesNew StudentsEssential Guides Peer Support

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Co-host: Nick Edwards, Head of Student Support  Staff: Malcolm Harvey, Lecturer in Politics and International RelationsStudent: Sam Johnson, UG Student  Key themes explored: Why don't men talk about their mental health  Stigma around “men don't cry” ‘'man up'' Own experiences of sharing emotions with others Importance of supportive allies  How to encourage other men to talk about how they feel Support available  ResourcesCounselling and Student HelplineStudent Advice and Support TeamCrisis Text LineSamaritans

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Wendy Lawrenson, Academic Skills AdviserStudent: Emily Biggar, UG StudentStudent: Olivia Théorêt, PGT Student  Key themes to explored: Preparation and planning Sleep on learning and stress levels  Practical advice and tips  Services and support available at the University Resources Exam Study Support Study SupportDisability ServicesYour Wellbeing

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser  Staff: Bex Rodger-Jones, Engagement Communication and Inclusion Officer Student: Elefheria Moschou, UG StudentStudent: Ottilia Nummelin, 4th Year EnglishKey themes explored:  Mental Ill-Health vs Mental Wellbeing (MH continuum) What “mentally healthy” means to you  Putting yourself first while saying no to others Self-care and healthy coping strategies  Support available at University  Further resources:Support & Wellbeing

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser  Staff: Namrata Labroo, Student Counsellor Student: Ottilia Nummelin, UG StudentStudent: Orna Hogan, UG StudentKey themes explored:  Impact of social media on our wellbeing (positive and negative) Pressures to portray the 'perfect' life and the ‘perfect' body Early signs of social media anxiety and how to deal with it  Further resources:BeWell - Your Wellbeing

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser  Staff: Julia Leng, Careers and Employability Adviser Student: Nancy Jayakumar, PGT Student  Alumni: Micaela Edhager Alumni: Izabella KunaKey themes explored:  Anxiety about leaving university  Pressure to find a job and be in your dream job Personal experience and the journey from an Alumni   How the Careers and Employability Service can help you  Further resources:Check out the Careers and Employability Service's graduates page to be kept up to date with opportunities available to you after you leave university.As a graduate you still have access to appointments and our jobs board on CareerConnect, but you need to update your account and register with a personal email address. Find out more here.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing AdviserStaff: Josefine Bjorkqvist, Research Fellow and MHFA Network Student: Duncan Massey, PGT Student Student: Olivia Théorêt, PGTKey themes explored:   Correlation between lifestyle choices and your wellbeing   Lifestyle choices, environment and learning ability  Simple ways to make a positive lifestyle choice  Resources can be found here. 

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Lesley Muirhead, Lead Student Support Adviser (Disability)Student: Zane Suikovska (Msc Student), Sophie Levine (UG Student)  Key themes explored:  What is a hidden disability?  The role of the sunflower lanyard  Being aware and reducing stigma  Life as a student with a disability   Further resources. 

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)Staff: Amanda Lee (Chair in Medical Statistics & Director IAHS)Student: Megan Donoher (4th Year English), Benjamin Cramer (PhD in Music Composition), and Lucy Koster (PRG Student) Key themes explored: 1.       Imposture syndrome and who it affects2.       Where does imposture syndrome come from3.       Dealing with imposture syndrome and overcome it Resources: BeWell Have you experienced "Imposter syndrome"? Imposter Syndrome (kateatkin.com)

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser), Anna Goldhawk (Student Adviser AUSA), Lorna Thomson (School of Education Secretary and MHFA'er), Georgia-May Drennan (English Lit and French Student) and Kaleigh Innes (Psychology and Sociology Student) Themes to Explore: Why we sleep and how much we need  Sleep and cognitive abilities  Lack of sleep on physical health  Sleep hygiene strategies   Resources:  Mental and Physical Health Sleep Foundation Exam Study Support – Sleep and Learning Video  Your Sleeping Habits #can'tsleep (buzzfeed.com) – Sleep Hygiene Quiz  The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript of this episode is available online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)Guests: Wendy Lawrenson (Academic Skills Adviser), Sam Johnson (3rd Year Physiology), Godlin Mathew (3rd Year Physiology), Megan Donoher (3rd Year English)Themes to Explore: Planning and prioritising Distractions and procrastination Study tips and resources Services and support available at universityResources: Exam Study Support Study Support Mental and Physical HealthThe views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode can be found online here. If you have been affected any of the issues discussed in this episode, please contact student.support@abdn.ac.uk or you can find information here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)Guests: Alex Johnstone (Rowett Institute), Georgia-May Drennan (English Lit and French), Lisa-Marie Schuchardt (Master's in Law), Kaleigh Innes (Psychology and Sociology)and Godlin Mathew (3rd Year Physiology) Themes to Explore:  Balanced diet vs crash diet  Impact of diet on mental health  Understanding food labels and nutritional value  Eating well for less    Resources: Mental and Physical Health The Eatwell Guide Information on food labels Helplines - Eating Disorder HelplineThe views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser) Guests: Bill Naphy (History Lecturer), Natalie Campbell (MA English with Creative Writing), and Tilda Nilsson (Abdn Alumni)  Themes to Explore: Why we drink alcohol   The impact of alcohol on our health  Social and cultural differences on alcohol consumption   Resources discussed can be found here.  The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

Transcript for this episode is available online here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser) Guests: Jemma Murdoch (Lead Student Support Adviser),  Helen Balfour (4th Year Anthropology Student), Gabriella Shoemaker (1st Year Neuroscience with Psychology)Themes to Explore: Work to live or live to work  Creating separation and finding the balance Dealing with ‘guilt'  Importance of self-care and prioritising you  Resources:  Study Support Student Advice and Support Office The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode can be found here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser) Guests: Ian Robotham (Assistant Director, Applications Management), Mauragh Scott (4th Year Anthropology and International Relations), Rian James (3rd Year Geography and International Relations)Themes to Explore:  Impact that inclusion or acceptance has on mental health Perceptions of LGBTQI+ community Breaking the stigma and creating a more inclusive campus Advice and resources to support others Resources:   AUSA LGBTQ Plus Students Forum  EDI page   Trans Students' Forum  If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised in this podcast further please contact Ian Robotham  (i.robotham@abdn.ac.uk) Co-Chair of the Staff and Postgraduate LGBT Network or contact AUSA LGBTQ Plus Students Forum (lgbtq.forum@abdn.ac.uk).  If you would like to report an incident you can use our online reporting tool to start a conversation with a member of staff about your situation - Report and Support.The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode is available online here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)Guests: Tim Baker (Lecturer in Scottish and Contemporary Literature), Lisa-Marie Schuchardt (Master's in law), Kyle Greig (Aberdeen Sports Village) Themes to Explore:  Physically active lifestyle vs sedentary lifestyle   Physical activity and your learning   Barriers to being physically active   Starting and/or staying active    Resources Highlight: Home - Aberdeen Sports Village   Mental and Physical Health | Students | The University of Aberdeen (abdn.ac.uk) The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser) Guests: Abbe Brown (Dean for Student Support), Sian Wallace (Disabled Students' Forum Committee), Bea Livesey-Stephens (Disabled Students' Forum Convener)Themes to Explore: Impact of blended learning on the disabled student community Opportunities and advantages of online learning  Stigma around mental ill health Support services and reasonable adjustments  Resources Highlighted: Disabled Forum FB group  AUSA page  Disability Services  A summary on the EDI page The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)  Guests: Michael Kazibwe (PGT Student) and Marylee Anderson (University Chaplin).  Themes to Explore: Why the holidays can be the most difficult time of the year  The impact of Covid-19 on students this festive period Staying connected and managing your feelings of  loneliness and isolation  Resources Highlight  https://www.abdn.ac.uk/students/support/winter-wellbeing-toolkit-4992.php  https://www.abdn.ac.uk/students/support/health-3628.php#togetherall-free-online-mental-health-and-wellbeing-service  The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)  Guests: Sam May (Lecturer in Politics and International Relations), Julie  McLennan (Student Support Adviser), Michael Walker (5th Year Civil Engineering), and Nicole Blanchflower (5th Year Civil Engineering).Themes to Explore: 1. Overcoming lack of motivation and productivity 2. Keeping class cohesion and social interaction 3. Improving your study-life balance 4. University resources for students who are stressed  For more information on the recourses discussed in this podcast please visit our website:   https://www.abdn.ac.uk/students/support/counselling-3635.php#panel2379    The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser   Guests: Ceri Trevethan (UoA Lecturer in Psychology), Helen Balfour (4th year Anthropology Student), Julius Lajtha (MA International Relations and Legal Studies Student), and Rick Hughes (Head of Counselling Service, Counselling Service).The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Rebekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Guests: Radeen Moncrieffe, Vice President for Communities from Aberdeen University Student Association, Annie Wilson, 4th Year Business and French Student and convener of the BAME student's forum, Doyin Olalade, 4th year medical student and Vice President of Black Medics Scotland.Themes Explored:  Impact of racism both conscious and unconscious on mental health.  Lack of black role models or people in power and how this can affect self-esteem.  Breaking the stigma within different communities and how they understand and talk about mental health.  Resources that are available specific to Black mental health Resources Highlight: Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (Blog, Podcasts, Reading lists) https://www.baatn.org.uk/library/  Therapy for Black Girls Podcast https://therapyforblackgirls.com/  Dr Yvette Arthur (resources and direct individuals to the right help) Instagram: @dryvettearthur  BMS Aberdeen (direct students to appropriate resources) Instagram: @bmsaberdeen Facebook: BMS Aberdeen So We Glow Instagram - mental health support for the Black community (@so.we.glow) The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.