Dr Alex George: ‘The Pressures of Academia are Probably Higher Than Ever’

Dr Alex Is Encouraging You To #PostYourPill – Here’s Why

16th February 202218th February 2022 R.Dawson Author: Rebecca Dawson, Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, Editor: Nabeelah Latif, mental health, students, university, University of Leicester

Accident and Emergency doctor, Alex George, is a TV and social media personality who uses the social media platform to discuss mental and physical health and to campaign alongside charities such as Young Minds.

Opinion Sport Sports

The Legacy of the Tokyo Olympics Redefines Athletes as Humans rather than Superheroes – and that’s a good thing!

14th September 202130th September 2022 R.Dawson Editor: Louise King, mental health, olympics, R Dawson, Rebecca Dawson, Simone Biles, Sport, Tokyo, Tokyo 2020, Tokyo Olympics

Media are often guilty of treating athletes like they are programmed to win, however, the story that dominated the Tokyo Olympics was not about success at all costs but, rather, how this attitude can impact the wellbeing and mental health of athletes.

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The ugly truth of football betting

21st May 202121st May 2021 Max Ashforth betting, Editor: Harry Featherston, Football, health, Max Ashforth, mental health, Sport, Sports, students, university, University of Leicester, Wellbeing

Placing a bet can make any football game more exciting. Money always has and always will be something that we are all drawn to, so the opportunity to pocket some ‘easy cash’ is not usually turned down by regular gamblers.

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Doomscrolling and You

9th April 2021 Ollie Monk doomscrolling, mental health

@olliegmonk interviews Dr. Michelle O’Reilly to find out more about doomscrolling and its impact on mental health.

Lifestyle

SU Elections: Who will be your next Wellbeing Officer?

4th March 20215th October 2021 Ella Johnson Ella Johnson, in iversity, mental health, Students Union, su elections, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students, Wellbeing

As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, SU Executive Officer elections are very much underway. As part of LSM’s election coverage, I spoke to the two running candidates for Wellbeing – Karli Wagener and Millie Loader – about their manifestos and aspirations for the next year if elected.

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“Students are not seen as humans, they are seen as a way of taking money, more like someone to pickpocket”

20th February 202121st February 2021 tobyc34 accommodation, mental health, Rent strikes, Students Union, Toby Cray, Tuition fees, University of Leicester

Louise Manley, leader of UoL rent strike, speaks about their ongoing campaign calling on the university to treat students fairly, and put well-being before profit.