BeWell

University of Aberdeen
  • 5.0 (4)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

The BeWell Podcast series discusses a variety of topical wellbeing issues based on identified student pressure points and national health and wellbeing campaigns.

  1. Living with Social Anxiety

    22/11/2022

    Living with Social Anxiety

    A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser  Staff: Dr Nadia DeGama Students: Yana Haddad, Manahil Sabir Ali, Amal Ameen Key themes explored: Anxiety vs social anxiety Sharing personal experiences of social anxietyTips for living with social anxietySupport available and ways to seek helpResourcesHealth, support and WellbeingCounsellingBeWell

    26 min
  2. What to Expect and How to Prepare for University

    28/07/2022

    What to Expect and How to Prepare for University

    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 anticipationWhat to have on your ‘Checklist’What to look forward toPeer support and other support availableResourcesNew StudentsEssential Guides Peer Support

    29 min
  3. Men Talking About Mental Health

    14/06/2022

    Men Talking About Mental Health

    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 Relations Student: 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 othersImportance of supportive allies How to encourage other men to talk about how they feelSupport available ResourcesCounselling and Student HelplineStudent Advice and Support TeamCrisis Text LineSamaritans

    49 min
  4. Hello to a Stress-Free Exam Period

    04/05/2022

    Hello to a Stress-Free Exam Period

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

    48 min
  5. Prioritising Mental Health Today, Tomorrow and Everyday

    06/04/2022

    Prioritising Mental Health Today, Tomorrow and Everyday

    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 Student Student: Ottilia Nummelin, 4th Year English Key themes explored:  Mental Ill-Health vs Mental Wellbeing (MH continuum)What “mentally healthy” means to you Putting yourself first while saying no to othersSelf-care and healthy coping strategies Support available at University Further resources:Support & Wellbeing

    29 min
  6. Dealing with the Pressures of Social Media

    10/03/2022

    Dealing with the Pressures of Social Media

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

    36 min

  7. 03/02/2022

    So, You’re Graduating… What Next?

    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 Kuna Key themes explored:  Anxiety about leaving university Pressure to find a job and be in your dream jobPersonal 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.

    38 min

  8. 14/01/2022

    Lifestyle as Medicine … Small Changes Equal Big Results

    A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Josefine Bjorkqvist, Research Fellow and MHFA Network  Student: Duncan Massey, PGT Student  Student: Olivia Théorêt, PGT Key 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.

    35 min
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About

The BeWell Podcast series discusses a variety of topical wellbeing issues based on identified student pressure points and national health and wellbeing campaigns.

Information

  • Channel
    University of Aberdeen
  • Creator
    University of Aberdeen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © University of Aberdeen
  • Show Website
    BeWell

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