Category: Wellbeing

A checklist on paper

Yoga pose near the water

Sian Davies-Vollum, Lecturer in Geoscience and Yoga Teacher of 16 years, discusses the health benefits of taking up yoga.

A person standing in front of mountains

Jane Montague, Head of Psychology at the University of Derby, discusses whether decluttering the space around you can help declutter your mind.

A bee on a flower

Dr Miles Richardson, Director of Core Psychology Programmes for the University of Derby Online Learning, explains how people can become closer to nature.

Alarm Clock showing 7:00

To mark Sleep Awareness Week 2017, Gareth Hughes, Researcher and Psychotherapist at the University of Derby, gives advice on how to improve your sleep.

Artwork of a women of colour

Ahead of Mother’s Day, Susan Hogan, Professor in Therapeutic Arts, explains how taking up art can help women come to terms with being a new mum, help prevent postnatal depression and give their children the best start in life.

A bag of coloured crayons

Trudy Cowan, Lecturer in Post-registration Health Care at the University of Derby, explains the effects bullying has on young people and shares her top tips on how to tackle it.

Emily Webb reflects on why she chose to go to university and the process of choosing a university and getting through the interview.

Mug with the word UGH on it, and coffee being poured

Dr Philip Clarke, Psychologist at University of Derby Online Learning, explains why Blue Monday is a myth and shares his top tips on how to cheer yourself up in January.

A bowl of vegetables being basted

Ewen Crilley, Hospitality Operations Trainer at the University of Derby, gives his top tips on how to eat well for less.