Trigger warnings: mental health, depression, anxiety A friend recently asked me whether I think people need a mental health diagnosis (of depression, anxiety or something else) before they should consider seeking support in the form of therapy. In other words, do I think there is any value for people who are experiencing mental health difficulties, … Continue reading Is it worth the wait? Thoughts on seeking mental health support with or without a diagnosis
Student Spotlight: Rufus Daw
University showcases and events are wonderful opportunities for all PhD students to gain experience of making posters, giving talks, and discussing research with those from different fields. It is excellent preparation for attending and presenting at bigger external conferences. Students who really excel at these events often have their hard work recognised in the form … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Rufus Daw
Supporting public engagement
At the University of Manchester we are fortunate to have plenty of opportunities to communicate our research to the public through events that run as a regular part of our calendar. Yet, it can be daunting to think about how a research project or results can be translated into an engaging activity to suit a … Continue reading Supporting public engagement
What’s love got to do with it? The relevance of researching relationships and mental health
Wet Wet Wet were on the money with ‘Love Is All Around’ - the idea that humans are designed to come in pairs is almost inescapable. Films and books are laced with romantic liaisons. Musicians wax lyrical falling in love (or lust), heartbreak and toxic exes. Magazine covers promise tips for ‘The Best Sex You've … Continue reading What’s love got to do with it? The relevance of researching relationships and mental health
The trouble with committing: changing the way we talk about suicide
*This article discusses suicide, please take care of yourself when reading and see various avenues of support at the bottom if you are affected by any of the issues discussed* Author: Leanne Cook I work as a Research Assistant in suicide research at the University of Manchester, which puts me among a group of people … Continue reading The trouble with committing: changing the way we talk about suicide
How to Tackle Your New Year’s Resolution?
Author: Jason Chu We welcome 2019 with the usual chant - New year, new me It's time for that New Year's Resolution. This age-old tradition dates-back to Babylonians entering the new year by promising to their gods that they would return borrowed objects and to pay their debts. Today, it is more concerned with an annual … Continue reading How to Tackle Your New Year’s Resolution?
Worming our way out of the allergy epidemic!
Author: Alex Bennett Parasitic worms are a particularly gruesome infection, and fortunately for much of the world’s population, they are largely things of the past. Yet, even a few hundred years ago worm infections were universal - Richard III, the king of England, suffered from a roundworm infection. Worms have been omnipresent among animals for … Continue reading Worming our way out of the allergy epidemic!
Book Review: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman
Author: Beccy White It was only when I finished the final page of this book that it struck me how appropriate its unappealing state was. The copy I had been reading was third hand (at least) and in poor condition – the cover was peeling off and dirty, the pages were dog eared and, in … Continue reading Book Review: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman
Battling the Stats and Succeeding as a Woman in Science
There is no doubt that there are countless incredible women working in scientific research. Is there even a gender gap in academia? Surely not still!? Surely we don’t need to keep promoting women in science? Surely the job is done, right? Sadly, although the effects of the gender gap may not be immediately obvious, there … Continue reading Battling the Stats and Succeeding as a Woman in Science
What’s your true, personal story in science?
Author: Jason Chu What's your story? This is a question I never thought I'd ask myself about my science or my research. What is my story? I've always had it in my mind, that science is about understanding the literature, asking the unanswered questions, analysing these results and discussing what they mean. Very methodical. There's … Continue reading What’s your true, personal story in science?
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