In this episode Eliza and Kyanne discuss the ups and downs of Freshers Week. They have honest conversations about the drinking culture at uni, the impact of the cost of living crisis on students and looking after your well-being during freshers weeks. This podcast is based on their personal experience and not professional research: if you are struggling please seek professional help. Here are links to the support websites mentioned in this episode:
Resources mentioned:
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 <li><a href="https://www.charliewaller.org/mental-health-resources/mental-wellbeing/for-university-students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Charlie Waller Trust starting university guide</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.charliewaller.org/mental-health-resources/anxiety" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Charlie Waller Trust guide on anxiety</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.charliewaller.org/mental-health-resources/change" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Charlie Waller Trust guide on change</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/student-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">UCAS website</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Disability support allowance support</a> </li>
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S2 EP2: Stigma to Strength - Spending time alone

Community In Mind is a podcast created by the Youth Ambassador team at Charlie Waller. Each episode brings together young people, practitioners, and changemakers to explore what meaningful, inclusive mental health support really looks like in practice. Through open, honest conversations, we centre youth voice, lived experience, and the realities of building services that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and rooted in social justice. Whether you’re a young person, educator, practitioner or parent, this podcast invites you to reflect, learn, and reimagine support alongside us.