In this episode, Sam speaks to fellow graduate, course mate and friend Mike about his dissertation. Together they tackle some big issues: essays, representation, masculinity and more. Mike reflects on writing his dissertation and what his research has taught him about the influence of politics and the media on our day to day mental health.

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If you or a friend are looking for some extra support, here’s some places you can go:

• Student Space– Online, one-stop shop’ for students in England and Wales who want to find help for their mental health or well-being.
• Student Minds website- Information about different support services available, including how to find them and what to expect when using them for the first time.
• Your GP Service- can refer to specialist support and services.
• University Student Support Services e.g. counselling, mental health advisers, student advice centre, students’ union.
• Samaritans-phone 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org
• HOPELine UK-phone 0800 068 41 41: confidential service specifically for young people (under 35). They can offer crisis support for someone who is experiencing thoughts or feelings of suicide, as well as providing information and advice for those concerned about someone else.
• Papyrus: email pat@papyrus.uk.org
• Students Against Depression- The Students Against Depression website has lots of information about tackling depression and low mood, including self -help resources and workbooks for students to work through to start taking steps towards tackling low mood.
• NHS 111-Non-emergency line run by the NHS.
• 999-for an emergency situation.