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BeWell

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

    11/22/2022

    Living with Social Anxiety

    This episode was recorded as part of our Doha (Qatar) campus BeWell Week activities. Social anxiety can affect everyday activities, self-confidence, relationships and work or school life. Many people occasionally worry about social situations, but someone with social anxiety feels overly worried before, during and after them. This episode discusses how to identify signs of social anxiety and how to live with it.

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

    07/28/2022

    What to Expect and How to Prepare for University

    Starting University is an exciting time, but it can also be a little overwhelming especially if you are an international student or are moving away from home for the first time. This episode discusses how to prepare for University and what to expect when you arrive in Aberdeen.

    29 min
  3. Men Talking About Mental Health

    06/14/2022

    Men Talking About Mental Health

    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.

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

    05/04/2022

    Hello to a Stress-Free Exam Period

    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.

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

    04/06/2022

    Prioritising Mental Health Today, Tomorrow and Everyday

    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.

    29 min
  6. Dealing with the Pressures of Social Media

    03/10/2022

    Dealing with the Pressures of Social Media

    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.

    36 min

  7. 02/03/2022

    So, You’re Graduating… What Next?

    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.

    38 min

  8. 01/14/2022

    Lifestyle as Medicine … Small Changes Equal Big Results

    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.

    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.

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  • Channel
    University of Aberdeen
  • Creator
    University of Aberdeen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © University of Aberdeen
  • Show Website
    BeWell

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