Autumn is my favourite season for curling up with a good book and a nice hot PSL! The weather is not too hot and not too cold, the falling leaves and the Autumn rain set the scene perfectly and there is something relaxing about it! We thought that now would be the perfect time to…
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While stuttering and stammering are not mental health conditions, tomorrow is stuttering and stammering awareness day, so we felt it would be appropriate to share this fact file today. What is stuttering and stammering? It is a difference in the pattern of speech which may involve one or more of the following:– Repetition of sounds:…
I love spooky season and could not wait to do some cute autumn activities with friends, so it was only right that we booked tickets to our local farm and pumpkin patch! I won’t lie, we were not impressed with the cost of this trip this year and we will definitely be looking elsewhere next…
I am back, with another Katy Brent review! It feels fitting with having her next book as an Advanced Readers Copy on my shelf… This was Katy’s second novel, it is a stand-alone murder mystery and a nice easy read that keeps you guessing throughout! This book was filled with suspense and I think I…
While not a mental illness itself, grief derived from bereavements or other forms of loss can sometimes manifest and grow into them (for example, developing into or adding to depression). Grief is a mixture of extremely powerful emotions, and all can be felt in quick succession or even at the same time. Symptoms & Signs…
Who left their bra at home today? I DID! And it feels glorious. But why are people going braless today?… No Bra Day is an observation day that began in 2011 as a means of raising awareness for breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer across the world, with approximately 2.5 million…
I read this debut novel by Katy Brent last year and I was instantly hooked! Katy’s writing style is so captivating. This novel is written in first person, and it was so interesting to be inside the mind of a killer… watching how her very first kill unleased something inside of her, leading to more…
As this week is Dyslexia Awareness Week, we felt it would be fitting to dedicate todays fact file on Dyslexia. Dyslexia is classed as a learning difficulty rather than a mental illness, however those who suffer from dyslexia may also struggle with their mental health, especially when they are in an educational setting. It is…
Aimee FlynnHi everyone! I am Aimee, 28 from Liverpool, UK. I started this blog back when I was in universtiy, as I became more and more aware of the lack of support there was for those who are struggling with their mental health. I was hoping that SeeTheUniverse would provide a safe space for people…
Tomorrow is National Poetry Day! This years theme is: Counting The Birthday Cake – by Aimee Flynn One candle on the birthday cakeTiny hands, tiny feet, big smileNo idea what was happeningAt least not for a while Five candles on the birthday cakeTears because the flavour is wrongSurrounded by friends and presentsSuch a shame that…