This is a wonderful video Simon, and I hope you are very proud of it. Not only did you highlight such a pivotal issue for so many (myself included) the manner in which you worded your questions demonstrated great care and attention. Kudos!
This is such an important topic and I think it's great that you are offering a platform to students to inform themselves and talk about their problems!
I think this video is one of the most important ones you've made, a huge thanks for doing it. I know that many people, myself included, who struggles with well-being issues during uni tend to isolate themselves and think amongst the lines of "I'm the only one who has these problems". Of course, that is not true, but it's very easy to go down that path. This video shares some light on the subject and I think it has potential to reach and in long terms help students to help themselves. Thanks Simon.
For me, this is by far the most important video that you have made. This is incredibly important and I cant thank you enough. *Interestingly*, UCL has now removed any mental health issues as a reason for extenuating circumstances (for exams) unless one has recently been diagnosed. This was passed through very sneekily as they only emailed the changes to those that applied for extenuating circumstances the year before. Hence, very few people knew of the changes until they were *too late*. Thoughts?
+David and Matthew Hmmm that's interesting, and doesn't seem very fair at all for this year's cohort. I can see the reasoning behind it, but this does leave the system open to people caught in truly extenuating circumstances (e.g. death of a parent just before the exam)
Death of a parent just before an exam would be considered an EC still. They changed system only takes into account 'recent developments'. However, if one has a mental health problem (like Bipolar), which is not only likely to flare up during exam season but is also generally more disruptive on the whole, then they would not receive any such support.
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my TH-cam channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
In March, I was feeling depressed and had several other mental health issues, all of which I'd experienced before in my life. So one day I spontaneously went to my uni counselling, hoping to just talk to somebody about it (was feeling isolated at the time).. Never regretted anything as much 😟 In short, I wasn't allowed to leave their office for four hours, was forced to cancel my meeting with a supervisor that day and my work placement next day, was told - in a ridiculously patronising tone - that I apparently "just can't think clearly" and "don't understand what's best for me".. and so they wouldn't let me go home or on public transport without supervision (I managed to escape thanks to one friend). That woman I was speaking to for hours (on the phone) threatened me with calling police if I leave. Etc-etc-etc. All the other therapists I spoke to since categorised me as mildly-moderately depressed, ultimately, nothing severe or dangerous. Basically, it was one of the worst experiences of my life.. that woman made me feel so powerless and voiceless. No moral to this story.. I just hope other universities have better counsellors ☺
+Mrdachs8 If you think you need it, I can stress enough how important it is that you go ahead and get in contact. It maybe the most important thing you'll do in your life for your mental health
+SimonOxfPhys Your video made me think it might be a good idea. I need to move out first though. Don't need my family all up in my business about this. Thanks for the vid.
+Mrdachs8 You don't necessarily need to move out first... Mental health is confidential (at least in the US) and therefore cannot be shared with your family without your permission. The first thing you do with most places is review their confidentiality policy and it's exceptions. If I were going to see a counselor and I was worried about my family knowing, I would pair the visit with some other activity (gym or library or coffee) so that I have something to tell my family without lying. Going to a counselor can help you get ready for moving out and is great support for such a big change.
Hi I am in year 9 and I am not very smart I was wondering if you could give me help on revising for science,maths and English in year 9 and in GCSEs By the way how did you revise in year 9 and GCSEs Please reply Thanks
This is a wonderful video Simon, and I hope you are very proud of it. Not only did you highlight such a pivotal issue for so many (myself included) the manner in which you worded your questions demonstrated great care and attention. Kudos!
Thank you so much :)
This is such an important topic and I think it's great that you are offering a platform to students to inform themselves and talk about their problems!
As someone who is s mental health consumer and a college graduate, I want to thank you for this video.
I think this video is one of the most important ones you've made, a huge thanks for doing it. I know that many people, myself included, who struggles with well-being issues during uni tend to isolate themselves and think amongst the lines of "I'm the only one who has these problems". Of course, that is not true, but it's very easy to go down that path. This video shares some light on the subject and I think it has potential to reach and in long terms help students to help themselves. Thanks Simon.
For me, this is by far the most important video that you have made. This is incredibly important and I cant thank you enough. *Interestingly*, UCL has now removed any mental health issues as a reason for extenuating circumstances (for exams) unless one has recently been diagnosed. This was passed through very sneekily as they only emailed the changes to those that applied for extenuating circumstances the year before. Hence, very few people knew of the changes until they were *too late*. Thoughts?
+David and Matthew Hmmm that's interesting, and doesn't seem very fair at all for this year's cohort. I can see the reasoning behind it, but this does leave the system open to people caught in truly extenuating circumstances (e.g. death of a parent just before the exam)
Death of a parent just before an exam would be considered an EC still. They changed system only takes into account 'recent developments'. However, if one has a mental health problem (like Bipolar), which is not only likely to flare up during exam season but is also generally more disruptive on the whole, then they would not receive any such support.
Great video Simon this is so vital especially with exam pressure high then ever!!
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my TH-cam channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
very important, thank you for sharing, and best of luck with your own journey!!
Very interesting video thank you! I would like to see a video more related with your life or physics, but again great video
In March, I was feeling depressed and had several other mental health issues, all of which I'd experienced before in my life. So one day I spontaneously went to my uni counselling, hoping to just talk to somebody about it (was feeling isolated at the time).. Never regretted anything as much 😟 In short, I wasn't allowed to leave their office for four hours, was forced to cancel my meeting with a supervisor that day and my work placement next day, was told - in a ridiculously patronising tone - that I apparently "just can't think clearly" and "don't understand what's best for me".. and so they wouldn't let me go home or on public transport without supervision (I managed to escape thanks to one friend). That woman I was speaking to for hours (on the phone) threatened me with calling police if I leave. Etc-etc-etc. All the other therapists I spoke to since categorised me as mildly-moderately depressed, ultimately, nothing severe or dangerous. Basically, it was one of the worst experiences of my life.. that woman made me feel so powerless and voiceless. No moral to this story.. I just hope other universities have better counsellors ☺
some universities just don't have the right people to offer counselling. my school was horrible in similar terms.
Your videos are amazing ♡♡ keep going ♡♡
most important video, well done!
Try counselling online at mentalhs.com.au (Australian Central Standard Time)
Ugh, I need to get councelling
+Mrdachs8 If you think you need it, I can stress enough how important it is that you go ahead and get in contact. It maybe the most important thing you'll do in your life for your mental health
+SimonOxfPhys Your video made me think it might be a good idea. I need to move out first though. Don't need my family all up in my business about this. Thanks for the vid.
+Mrdachs8 You don't necessarily need to move out first... Mental health is confidential (at least in the US) and therefore cannot be shared with your family without your permission. The first thing you do with most places is review their confidentiality policy and it's exceptions.
If I were going to see a counselor and I was worried about my family knowing, I would pair the visit with some other activity (gym or library or coffee) so that I have something to tell my family without lying.
Going to a counselor can help you get ready for moving out and is great support for such a big change.
Hi
I am in year 9 and I am not very smart
I was wondering if you could give me help on revising for science,maths and English in year 9 and in GCSEs
By the way how did you revise in year 9 and GCSEs
Please reply
Thanks
+SUPERBROSTV the best advice I can give is in th-cam.com/video/AOTYTuiNaho/w-d-xo.html!
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Hi
I am in year 9 and don't know how to revise could you tell me how you revised in year 9 and also how to revise for maths English and science
Thanks
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