Episode 2 focuses on the link between alcohol and mental wellbeing. In this episode Gemma (RUSU Welfare Officer) introduces the University’s new ‘Be A Mate’ alcohol awareness campaign and talks to pharmacist Dr Ranjita Dhital; chats to Rugby Union player Morgan about the misconceptions of rugby and drinking; and members of the R U Not Drinking Society.

Useful links:

Welfare - http://student.reading.ac.uk/essentials/_support-and-wellbeing/support-arrangements/welfare.aspx

Councelling & wellbeing - https://student.reading.ac.uk/essentials/_support-and-wellbeing/counselling-and-wellbeing/about-us.aspx

Talking therapies - https://www.talkingtherapies.berkshire.nhs.uk/

Samaritans - www.samaritans.org

Alcohol support -  www.reading.ac.uk/alcohol-support

Work with pharmacy students -https://artonperscription.wordpress.com/