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Student Minds Cardiff

@StudentMindsCDF

We are a student run volunteer group/ society running weekly support groups for individuals struggling with low mood and anxiety. IG - @student_minds_cardiff

 Cardiff
studentminds.org.uk
Joined November 2011
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Its That Time Again… Exam Period studentmindscardiff.wordpres…
Its That Time Again… Exam Period

Its That Time Again… Exam Period

My experience I have always found revising for exams hard I think it’s because there is so much information given to us which we have to navigate through to make good inclusive notes. I have always…

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Night In or Night Out? studentmindscardiff.wordpres…
Night In or Night Out?

Night In or Night Out?

A guide to a night in As I write this lockdown is easing across the UK, this may be exciting for many but it is also very overwhelming after a year of isolation. So, in the spirit of having a chill…

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Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week 

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. It is important to bring attention to mental health due to the fact many people suffer in silence as they feel they cannot speak up. Mental health is some…

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Happiness -Meg Smith studentmindscardiff.wordpres…
Happiness

Happiness

Whilst at university there are many up and down moments sometimes you can feel all the emotions in one day, its exhausting!  Too try and understand feelings and myself better I sighed up to be…

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Why we should take a break- avoiding burnout studentmindscardiff.wordpres…
Why we should take a break- avoiding burnout

Why we should take a break- avoiding burnout

April has arrived and the end of second semester is over. This year has been extremely tough which makes it important that over Easter we learn to reset, relax, and take a break. This is crucial in…

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Body Positivity – Meg Smith

Body Positivity – Meg Smith

With summer around the corner, it is usual to start eating and exercising to get summer body ready. It’s important to remember you are more than your body. Every year around this time I start…

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Is my degree right for me? by Jade Bosley

Is my degree right for me? by Jade Bosley

When I began university I was sure I knew what I wanted and what career I wanted. Being a law student, in my first year I was an aspiring Barrister. I knew exactly what was required of me to be abl…

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Avoiding Burnout—Why We Should Take a Break by Grace Taylor studentmindscardiff.wordpres…
Avoiding Burnout—Why We Should Take a Break by Grace Taylor

Avoiding Burnout—Why We Should Take a Break by Grace Taylor

April has arrived and the end of second semester is over. This year has been extremely tough which makes it important that over Easter we learn to reset, relax and take a break. This is crucial in …

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Overthinking or just thinking? by Megan Smith studentmindscardiff.wordpres…
Overthinking or just thinking? by Megan Smith

Overthinking or just thinking? by Megan Smith

Megan talks us though overthinking, and how to break out of the spiral. I struggle massively with overthinking; I spend a lot of time in my own head. I don’t always realise when I’m overthink…

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Our Social Media Officer, Morgan, shares their experience of being LGBT+ and experiencing mental health difficulties, and links us to services that provide support for LGBT+ people. studentmindscardiff.wordpres…
LGBTQ+ History Month 2021 by Morgan McGowan

LGBTQ+ History Month 2021 by Morgan McGowan

As I’m writing this, it’s about halfway though LGBTQ+ History Month 2021, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how my own experience being queer has impacted my mental health. The t…

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Check out our new blog and our secretary Jade's top tips for exam season! studentmindscardiff.wordpres…
Self-Sabotage & Procrastination Around Exam Season by Jade Bosley

Self-Sabotage & Procrastination Around Exam Season by Jade Bosley

For me, as soon as I hear the words exam season, I instantly switch into self-sabotage mode. I convince myself that I am not smart enough to sit these exams and that everyone else in my cohort is w…

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We will be at Aberdare hall tonight from 6pm if anyone would like to know more about our peer support group or Student Minds in general!
Only two more peer support sessions before we wrap it up for 2019. Pop along later to 4H of the SU at 6:15 for our next meeting!
Come on down to our stand at the #peersupportday in the SU! We are here with a few other support services, including the student residence team and counselling and wellbeing service to talk to you guys about what we have to offer 😊
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There is a very exciting event taking place here within the university on World Mental Health Day (10/10) if anyone is interested in learning more about the history of mental health in Wales. eventbrite.com/e/world-menta…
World Mental Health Day- Lets Share: Past and present day voices

World Mental Health Day- Lets Share: Past and present day voices

Join us for an event that starts by exploring  some of the history of mental health in Wales and gives past patient perspectives. We will then move to current day as we introduce the topic of mental...

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We have been here in the great all day and will be back again tomorrow! Come say hello 😊
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Freshers!!! We will have a stall BOTH DAYS at the Freshers Fair: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th 9-4 at the Student's Union. Come along and meet a few members of the team. Depending on when you show up, there's a chance there may be some yummy vegan baked goods up for grabs...!
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Good morning! If you are interested in being a volunteer for Student Minds Cardiff and assisting with events such as Freshers fair and our information evening, head on over to our 'groups' section within the Facebook page and request to join the Volunteer Group!
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Last but not least, I am the new publicity officer for Student Minds Cardiff! "Hi, I'm Jess and I am the new publicity officer for Student Minds Cardiff! I am a final year psychology student, and my favourite thing to do in Cardiff is go to Blanche Bakery for doughnuts!"
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This is Gareth, our new Treasurer for the year! "My name is Gareth and I'm the Treasurer for Student Minds Cardiff this year. I'm a third year politics/ philosophy student and my favourite thing to do around Cardiff is go for walks in the Brecon Beacons."
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