Posted in Wellness
6 June, 2023
Dealing with stress during end of term deadlines: an approach of awareness and purpose.
End of term stress is almost unavoidable. And while there are plenty of productive ways to manage stress, here we look at one that any person can engage with.15 August, 2022
From Texas to Teesside: Being Part of Recovery in Middlesbrough
This summer, Counselling and Addiction Recovery Sciences Majors, Stephanie and AD, joined Recovery Connections for a 6 week internship. Travelling all the way from Texas Tech University, to Teesside, in this blog the students reflect on their experiences working in rehab and community.6 June, 2022
Towards a Recovery Friendly University - Dr Wendy Dossett
Dr Wendy Dossett, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Chester, and HEART Ambassador.23 December, 2021
Being Better Than Well at Birmingham University
Luke Trainor is the Project Manager of Better Than Well, a Collegiate Recovery Programme launched at The University of Birmingham in July 2021. In this article, he reveals the journey of challenge, learning and dedication that took him there.17 December, 2021
Think twice before you ask someone why they’re not drinking this Christmas Comment
Our marketing and comms lead, Simon, penned this timely article for Metro News this month. Discussing loneliness, socialisation, and recovery over the Christmas period,20 October, 2021
Process addictions - compulsion comes in many forms
Addiction can occur in many forms. Addiction is often characterised by a physical dependence that results in withdrawal symptoms when not met, but behavioural addictions can occur with negative consequences in a person’s life without some of the physical symptoms experienced by those who experience substance use.15 October, 2021
It was right in front of me, and I still couldn’t see it was addiction
Addiction isn't just a physical battle. Sometimes the mental side is far more overwhelming.5 October, 2021
I realised I wasn’t drinking to socialise, but to mask what was really going on
As a mature student, the heavy drinking norms of freshers’ week have thankfully passed me by. However, growing up amidst the 90s rave scene normalised a lot of things for me that were, in reality, extremely damaging.1 October, 2021
Our conversation with BBC Radio Tees about recovery on campus
Adam Petson and Peter Da Silva discuss how the presence of recovery on campus can make a big difference to students, and how it is already working at Teesside University.29 September, 2021
Short story: I needed you
Writing can be therapeutic, for an abundance of reasons. Here, we have a short story, written by author and PR Consultant, Lucy Nichol. If you ever feel inspired to add your own creative writing to HEART, please do - we'd love to read it!25 June, 2021
Stress management
Stress is something that everyone experiences, but for some people it can affect their life, health and wellbeing.14 May, 2021