Chuck and Andy are joined by recent graduate Abbie who had a particularly stressful time and anxious moments at university. Chuck reveals previous mental breakdowns whilst Abbie talks about how she tried to manage her stress in her final year studying. Andy gives his first Tip of the Week in association with Dorset Mind, encouraging students to talk to each other about how they feel.

Chuck and Andy are joined by recent graduate Abbie who had a particularly stressful time and anxious moments at university. Chuck reveals previous mental breakdowns whilst Abbie talks about how she tried to manage her stress in her final year studying. Andy gives his first Tip of the Week in association with Dorset Mind, encouraging students to talk to each other about how they feel.

Episode 1: Anxiety and stress at university

Chuck, a final year university student, faces the battle of controlling his anxiety, keeping up an active social life, managing money and all whilst writing his dissertation. 
And he's not alone either, with a whopping 82% of UK students suffering from stress and anxiety whilst studying.
The 'Doc' Andrew Mayers, Principal Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University, guides Chuck through the bumps that come with being a student. 
Each week the Doc and Chuck are joined by a guest sharing their experiences with a particular issue to do with their mental health and discuss with the team how to deal with such problems.

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Chuck, a final year university student, faces the battle of controlling his anxiety, keeping up an active social life, managing money and all whilst writing his dissertation. And he's not alone either, with a whopping 82% of UK students suffering from stress and anxiety whilst studying. The 'Doc' Andrew Mayers, Principal Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University, guides Chuck through the bumps that come with being a student. Each week the Doc and Chuck are joined by a guest sharing their experiences with a particular issue to do with their mental health and discuss with the team how to deal with such problems.

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