14/03/2024
While out for a walk this afternoon, I spotted a whole host of wildlife, from bee's to squirrels, but the highlight of the walk was seeing this duck, swimming against the river Trent tide and then harboring towards the side of the river...
Life can often feel like we are swimming against the tide, with the constant demands and pressures of university, work and other commitments, it can often feel like we are alone, no one will listen or understand or feel the way you feel... like the lone duck on the river Trent...
However you are feeling, whatever the challenges you are facing, there will always be someone who will listen, understand and support you though this... you don't have to struggle alone...
However you spend University Mental Health day, remember it's ok not to be ok, talk, text, email or video call someone, whether it's a friend, a lecturer, a Mental Health First Aider, doctor, the university or union... talk to someone, you don't have to struggle alone....
Useful links:
Young Minds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Student Minds
https://www.studentminds.org.uk/
Shout!
https://giveusashout.org/get-help/how-shout-works/
Nightline Association
https://nightline.ac.uk/
