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Covid-19 proving to be detrimental to students mental Health
Mental health issues are rising amongst students at Winchester University as lockdown ends and the Tier 2 system comes into place on the 2nd of December.
After a month-long lockdown, student services have seen a rise in the severity of cases where students are reaching out for help. Head of Mental Wellbeing at the University Natasha Dean said”
“It certainly has been a very challenging time for everyone in the last few months and of course, this is also true for students at Winchester. We have noticed that the severity of the difficulties being experienced by some of our students has increased, so we are seeing more higher need and higher risk cases.”
Depsite the struggle, Winchester Unviersity have put in place support for those struggling.
“With regards to Covid specific support, the mental wellbeing team has been involved in setting up activities and support for students who have to self isolate as well as adapting to be able to offer many of our services online, rather than in person. We have had to learn new skills to be able to do this.”
3rd year Psychology student Lauren Dennet who voiced her thoughts on how the work load is affecting her: “Coming back from months of laying in bed, having my parents cook my meals and having no essays to write, its been hard for me to find time relax since moving back to Winchester.”
“I’m feeling very stressed out as its very hard to focus when you aren’t sat in a room with your lecturers so I am starting to worry about how my anxiety will effect me when I start to write my dissertation.”
In a recent study carried out by DigIn a student mental health charity, a student mental wellbeing group aiming to make voices heard, figures show 42.3% of the students that took part are suffering with some sort of mental health issue that requires professional help and 26.6% of them currently have a diagnosis.
Although young people have access to Student Services and other external forms of help, 8.1% admitted to using alcohol drugs to fall asleep at night. These statistics were gathered during the pandemic and have shown an increase from last year, showing how badly Covid has affected the younger generation mentally.
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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