A short mindful walk Walking can help to boost your overall physical health and can also counter anxiety and depression. A quick walk around Peel Park is a great way to relax and remove yourself from the stresses of your day. Think about what you observe and allow yourself the time to appreciate what’s around […]
Taking care of your mental health: focus on anxiety The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety. “Anxiety is what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid – particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future.” Mind, 2023 In the Library, […]
When you think of the library, what comes to mind first? Books, bookshelves, quiet spaces and computers? Definitely not guide dogs, right? Well, that’s where you’re wrong, because during the exam period, the library will be home to some very good boys and girls. Now this isn’t just some scheme to get more people into […]
Viv Bell, Academic Skills Consultant for Salford Business School gives her insights into keeping yourself motivated. “I am a runner. I run because it’s important for my mental and physical health and my overall aim is to get fit. During my regular morning run there are lots of obstacles in my way like dog poo, […]
For 2021’s Nature-themed Mental Health Awareness Week, let one of The Library’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions, Charlotte Howell, take you on a tour of our main collection: From the importance of self-care to the personal accounts of those facing prejudice, The Library holds a range of resources for you to explore and improve your […]