‘The Yellow Wallpaper’: A study of depression during confinement
TW: discussion of mental illness, suicide
“It is very seldom that mere ordinary people like John and myself secure ancestral halls for the summer.”
As the...
Talk Matters
The way we manage, normalise and talk about mental illness needs to change in order to benefit those who experience it
“There’s more to life than academic work: I only wish I’d realised sooner”
Róisín McCallion discusses her experiences with mental health and the pressure to succeed at Oxford
Light boxes will combat depression, says Hilda’s
The items will be purchased to combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Stigma, suffering, and breaking the silence
Struggling with depression at Oxford, and how the conversation is only just beginning
How do antidepressants affect our brains?
Olivia Murray details how a combination of factors form the modern antidepressant
Dispatches: ‘Marooned between past and present, not here’
A short story of everyday escapism, by Izzy Smith
Ketamine could be used to treat depression, Oxford University study finds
42% of patients injected with ketamine by Oxford scientists report positive effects
Self-harm prevention app launched by Oxford students
Self-Heal offers support for self-harmers through the use of positive images
Of Dogs, Doughnuts and Depression – 4
Nathan Chan redefines success and revels in smaller achievements
Of Dogs, Doughnuts and Depression – 2
This week Nathan deals with dog poo and reflects on a hospital visit.
