“Get back in the car.” These are the words Michelle Carter allegedly spoke to her boyfriend, Roy Conrad, when he exited his carbon monoxide filled vehicle because he was scared to die. Twenty minutes later […]
Reality Show Aftercare – Where It’s Going Wrong
If there was a list of catalysts for dividing opinion, then Love Island would strongly hold a top seat, probably next to Brexit. Just as you settle that it is synonymous for trash, some one […]
Determination or Drivel? Theresa May’s New Suicide Prevention Minister
Mental health was already on the nation’s mind as we entered Mental Health Day on the 10th of October. From the top Netflix show ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ to the popular social media group LadBible’s UOKM8? campaign, […]
Ariana Grande is Not to Blame for Mac Miller’s Death
On the 7th September 2018, Malcolm McCormick, known to fans as ‘Mac Miller’, was found dead due to a suspected drug overdose. Promptly after his death, millions of online tributes started flooding in from friends, […]
The problem with 13 Reasons Why
The Netflix show has divided opinion with its portrayal of mental health. Eve explains why the show is an inaccurate representation, and why it could be damaging for some of its viewers: I have many […]
The Lad Bible and mental health
When you think about The LAD bible what immediately pops into your mind? Whatever just appeared in your head it probably wasn’t a campaign which encourages more open discussion and greater awareness of male mental […]
Suicide rates at York University hit record high
The City of York council has launched an investigation after up to five students at the University of York killed themselves in one year. The number is thought to be the highest ever at a […]
The Depression Diaries: Suicide and Me
In the UK and ROI in 2013 there were 6,708 suicides. According to Samaritans; since 2007, the start of the recession, the rates of suicide have risen to their highest for over 30 years. In […]
Professor Green: Suicide and Me
Stephen Manderson, better known by his musical alias Professor Green, is crying on camera. He cuts an imposing figure, tattoos covering his arms and neck, dwarfing the family members he is seen on screen with. […]