Posts in "Physical and Mental Wellbeing"

I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia at about age 7, but at the time I didn’t really understand what it meant for me. To be honest, as an adult I’m still continually learning about exactly how it affects me. I like to refer to Dyspraxia as the lesser-known cousin of Dyslexia…

My name is Samuel Munyeza, I’m currently studying Scots Law with English Law here at the University of Aberdeen.  Since the age of 17 I have been estranged from my immediate family, for those unfamiliar with the term it means that I have no contact or support from my immediate…

Sofia takes us around the Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV). 

The academic year has officially started and I’m sure that most of you already have a full schedule of assignments and deadlines (I know I have!). But we all know that university life is neither studying in your room for 7 hours straight nor partying 24/7 and that’s why it’s…

Hi there! My name is Sophie and I am a type 1 diabetic studying at our university. The purpose of this video is to share a few tips on how you can better support someone with diabetes on campus. From simply carrying snacks to looking after your diabetic friends can…

As I approach my final year at the University of Aberdeen, I feel the need to reflect upon my experience.  While I reminisce, nostalgia washes over me, and I am hit with a wide array of emotions. What comes to mind are mostly positive memories from exploring…

What a beautiful proverb, isn’t it? As an international student, I have always been amazed by simplicity of English proverbs carrying a deeper meaning.

Today, I would like to talk about walking and its meaning. Because the world is diverse and so are people, I will let you imagine your…

The title may seem exaggerated, but I really mean it. Recently, I finished reading a book full of interviews with a well-known Slovak psychologist Ivan Štúr. He mainly focused on upbringing, especially emphasizing how supporting the qualities of a child helps to form a personality. He advises that in a…

Thanks for stopping by to what, I hope, will be more than just a public-facing bit of whinging. This week is Men’s Health Week and we are remis if we exclude mental health from that conversation. However, as this blog will be talking about both personal and larger societal issues…

"Men are less likely to talk about their mental health challenges due to the archaic societal view of men being the stronger gender. The notion that men should behave or look a certain way can be detrimental to their mental health. In my part of the world, men are not…