BeWell University of Aberdeen

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.

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.

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.