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When I think of illnesses that are invisible, three words come to mind; misunderstood, misrepresented and disregarded. Many people believe that if you do not carry crutches or even show any signs of physical deformity, you are perfectly healthy. However, this is far from the case for most people. If you are ever struggling with […]

5 Things I’ve Learnt Since Going on Antidepressants

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Making the decision to go onto antidepressants was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Sitting in the doctor’s office and realising my only option was antidepressants broke my heart. I was 15 at the time, going on a journey none of my peers were on. I couldn’t understand why my brain didn’t function like theirs.

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5 Things I’ve Learnt Since Going on Antidepressants

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The Year of the Cardigan: How Coronavirus Stitched Up the Fashion Industry

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Accelerated Change In The Fashion Industry

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Why ‘Soft’ News Should Not Be Undervalued

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Dramageddon 2.0: Revenge Of The Beauty Gurus

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Why Vogue Portugal’s Latest Issue is Cause For Concern

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How the Beauty Industry Pressured Women Into Shaving

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Does Art Require a Social Purpose?

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Home, School & University

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Is A Covid-19 Mental Health Crisis Looming For Students?

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Going Green: Universities And Sustainability

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How Is The Pandemic Affecting UK Universities?

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What Freshers’ Week Is Like In The Middle Of A Pandemic

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Everything You Need To Know About Building a Portfolio

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It’s No Surprise That Student Anxiety Has Decreased In Lockdown

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Living Out At University: The Survival Guide

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Graduate School Taught Me That My Mental And Physical Health Are Linked

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Human Connection At University

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The Trials And Tribulations Of Moving To London After Graduating

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Help! I Don’t Want To Be Homeless: Graduate Version

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Health & Wellbeing

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Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – A Young Woman’s Journey

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Sex, Relationships & LGBTQ+

It Wasn’t Sexual Assault, Was It?

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Reflecting The Realities Of Vaginal Health On TV

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Navigating A Long-Term Relationship With Vaginismus

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Lifting the Burden – The Relief of a Vaginismus Diagnosis

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5 Instagram Accounts To Follow This Vaginismus Awareness Day

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Why We Need To Teach Thrush In Schools

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Spotting The Signs Of A Controlling Relationship

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Tried And Tested Break Up Cures

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Male Silence and the Under-Reporting of Sexual Violence

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5 Things I Learnt After A Long Term Relationship

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