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BeWell

By: University of Aberdeen
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Living with Social Anxiety
    Nov 22 2022

    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:

    1. Anxiety vs social anxiety
    2. Sharing personal experiences of social anxiety
    3. Tips for living with social anxiety
    4. Support available and ways to seek help

    Resources
    Health, support and Wellbeing
    Counselling
    BeWell

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    26 mins
  • What to Expect and How to Prepare for University
    Jul 28 2022

    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:

    1. Sharing own experiences of anxiety or anticipation
    2. What to have on your ‘Checklist’
    3. What to look forward to
    4. Peer support and other support available


    Resources
    New Students
    Essential Guides
    Peer Support

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    29 mins
  • Men Talking About Mental Health
    Jun 14 2022

    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:

    1. Why don’t men talk about their mental health
    2. Stigma around “men don’t cry” ‘’man up’’
    3. Own experiences of sharing emotions with others
    4. Importance of supportive allies
    5. How to encourage other men to talk about how they feel
    6. Support available

    Resources
    Counselling and Student Helpline
    Student Advice and Support Team
    Crisis Text Line
    Samaritans

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    49 mins

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