uni vlog: my first day of lectures + world mental health day 

Jack please know that we understand that if you need more time on your degree we understand if you miss a day or a week, so take breaks if you need them also love how you stood in your toes when you showed us your outfit

"ceilings are not my most favourite part of a room, but they are definitely up there" jaCK STOP

atm it feels like i’m drowning in deadlines; personal statement, epq, mock revision and everything else that comes with year 13. these vlogs are genuinely keeping me going and making me so excited for uni next year which is the best motivation to keep trying. ily hope you’re doing well

There is still ONE book lying horizontally on the bookshelf and it properly triggers me

Hey! I don't know if this really counts as a mental health charity but I would love if you could donate the money to the st thomas' evelina ward in london. My sister was referred to the psychiatric ward during a very hard period of her life and they were literally the most amazing people ever and we were so lucky to have them for free with no waiting list. She's still on the list, but doesnt receive regular treatment, but we recently found out there are loads of children who need help on the waiting list, when they need immediate help the most. I think this is such an amazing idea, and I 100% support whichever charity you decide to go for, they are all amazing! Thank you x

That’s such an amazing idea, to donate the money! I want to mention Darkness into Light. It’s originally an Irish event from Pieta House/ the Samaritans, but now organised world wide, where people gather in May to literally walk from darkness into light, for 5 km, to raise awareness of mental health, but specifically also for suicide prevention! I love the idea of it!

One of my friends from University, unfortunately, lost both her brothers to suicide in 2017. Since then, she has been getting support from the Jacob Abraham Foundation based in Cardiff. She completed the Cardiff Half Marathon in 2017 and the Newport 10k in 2018 to raise money for them and now runs a monthly support group for 16-25-year-olds there!

Jack: my room is FREEZING!!! also Jack: sits in a tee shirt

Young Minds is great, I actually love that you mentioned this as my school totally ignored it... loving all of your content xx

I good mental health charity it Mind, they are really great and I'm not sure if anyone has noticed, especially in Britain that they've had adverts on TV for 'Britain get talking' which I really think is a positive thing because you really never know if someone is going through anything unless you speak to them and nowadays everyone is usually glued on their phones or laptops, on social media, and that sometimes doesn't even benefit those with a negative mental health.

BEAT is a charity that is very close to my heart. I’m a 1st year Durham student studying English Lit as well, and I believe BEAT is one of the best mental health and eating disorder charities out there. It would mean a lot if you considered this charity to donate to because I feel there is not enough understanding in our community just yet about what it means to go through the struggles of an ED and BEAT really helps spread an accurate, positive message on the issue

Jack Edwards is that type of person that you can’t get mad at😂

Mind really helped me when I was down and dealing with things, literally pulled me out of the darkness in a way that felt so natural and really challenges the stigma around therapy x

Hey Jack, I’ve just started uni and I’ve been struggling a lot with loneliness and my own mental health problems, and I want you to know that these vlogs have helped me so much. It really feels like checking in with a friend everyday, and I feel so much less lonely, so thank you. I’d like to suggest Mind as a charity, they are quite big but they do so much more than people realise. They are personally important to me because they create booklets on different mental health issues which are discretely left in school nurse offices and sick rooms across the country. These booklets helped me to find the words and confidence to seek help for myself when I was scared to be labelled as faking it. I hope you get to see this, and I am so grateful to you for everything you do, and I admire your willingness to donate so much x

Omg I have the exact same blanket! It is soooo freaking cozy and soft during the cold winter months!

you are so amazing jack. thank you for all of your content!

I love seeing you so enthusiastic about your course. It’s inspirational. 🙂🙂🌟

Aw I love these vlogs. Now a month into uni yr 1 and this is lovely to watch

love these vlogs and thank you for talking about mental health x

I love these daily vlogs! I feel like I'm living my uni life while doing my GCSE's

Not kidding, this actually made my day

I’m currently doing my a levels and your videos are giving me something to look forward to through all the stress - this is such a lovely channel and watching your videos cheers me up so much so thank you!!! 😊

thank you so much for the effort put into all these vlogs lately!! 🤟🏼🤩❤️ i love them so much! and they’re so comforting fr me to watch! im starting school on monday! y1sem2 and i cannot wait time start school!

your videos literally make me day - don't worry about taking time off though or missing a day xx

love ur videos arm and what an amazing thing to do w ur platform xx

Nightline - really helped a uni friend in need. Love your videos Jack, they make me smile every day 😁

This the best thing to come home to from uni. Really made my day 🤗

You always make me laugh--in the best possible way. I love the donation concept!

Excellent. I will do a video about this for uni students!

Omg you’re the most amazing person ever, you actually make me happy everyday lol

Wow this is incredible, you are so thoughtful jack keep up the great work! Xxxx

These vlogs give me life! ❤❤

i'm a first year english student, and the work is absolutely overflowing me, but your videos keep me soooo motivated!

loving the vids xx

Really enjoying these Daily vlogs, don't know how you manage it 😂 Also especially enjoyed climbing and looking forward to those socials you have planned!

Definitely CHAMS! Last year I was involved in a terror attack and the support I have received since, oh my it’s just amazing x

definitely young minds, i think theyve done a lot for young people and theres still a lot to be done 💛

Hey Jack. Thank you so much. I'm in hospital right now for my mental health and I'm really pleased that you recognised the day today! I'd recommend young minds. It supports the hospital and we are raising money for it at the moment. It's really amazing that it helps the hospital. Thank you so much. Hope you had a good day :)

Young Minds UK is one of the charities closest to my heart as they are all about helping young people and making sure they feel visible and connected.

Honestly loving these daily vlogs, Jack! Also so happy that you're donating your fee to a mental health charity. Wishing you the best for your final year at uni!

You are an absolute gem Jack Edwards, we are so lucky to have you

love it when people with your kind of platform spread messages like this... PREACH IT !!

It’s so surreal that I’m studying in Durham now and I see the same sights in your video

you're so amazing i wanna cry😭

these videos are the best study break

definitely gonna try that courgette prawn gnocchi dish, looked so good!

Been feeling really unproductive and sad and bad about myself lately, seeing your face definitely cheered me up. Love ya Jackk :))

Yaayyy as soon as I received the notification, left everything n i'm hereee 😁😁😁😁😂😂😂

Jack I think it’s so amazing that you are donating the funds to a mental healthy charity. I think donating the money to Young Minds, they are a charity that support young people across England . Love your videos💕💕💕

How on earth have I not watched your videos until recently??? I love your content so damn much like I’ve somehow spent this weekend watching all your videos back to like 2017😂

Headspace and ReachOut are two great organisations here in Australia! Headspace focuses on youth mental health and I’ve always thought the work they do is so valuable and necessary 😊

I really think that The men shed in fleetwood deserve a mention and if possible a cheeky donation, they do amazing work here and have prevented literally so many suicides, the guy who runs it personally makes sure each and every man in this town have someone to talk to if they need it, there have been times where he has been in bed and has gone out to make sure someone gets help, they are amazing

Jack your style is amazing! You should do a look-book😉

Great video! I love the pillows content lmao and I think it’s great that you’re donating the money you made to a mental health charity. As an Irish viewer there aren’t really any UK charities that I’d be aware of but I know that you and your UK followers will pick a great one!

young minds for sure- they do so much awareness work its fantastic

daily uploads calming me during AS 😔✌🏼literally have three papers next week

i RESPECT your American Boy blasting!!! Wish I was in your lecture haha, what a bop

I am absolutely loving your new intro

jack's style >>>>

Love a casual cameo from my uni, go Swansea!

Reaction to Ruby Granger changing courses to english lit too

Thank god for jack Edwards daily vlogs

Doing the restoration study in our 2nd year :)

Chaucer’s a great pre-1800 if you have that option I loved doing The Canterbury Tales

Live you so much xxx

The one thing that got me was that I’m literally walking there everyday. Just occurred that your acc in durham😂

It's only in Manchester but 42nd Street is incredible for young people's mental health and provides counselling and group sessions for so many people aged 18-25! It helped me out a LOT last year but the waiting list for CBT is 7 months and for counselling is over a year, so could really do with more funding!

This is quite a new charity but I would recommend the Julius Little Foundation- a young man from my community and the brother of a friend of a girl in my year took his own life earlier this year and so the Charity was set up a few months ago to raise awareness of mental health and help those who are struggling. Please give this charity a thought as it is close to all out hearts in my school and in the community! So glad you’re raising awareness Jack, wishing you good health and happiness💕

The struggles of being at uni for 3years and still not knowing where your lectures are😂😂

Mind or Young Minds. Mind is the kind of general "raise awareness for mental health" charity and young minds does the same but for young people. They try to better mental health services for children in schools across the country and also try to educate young people in an easier, less overwhelming way. They do some great work

off the record based in bristol offers support and drop in therapy and art sessions for teens completely free! xx

It’s probably too late but I used to have therapy at a place called the Deborah Ubee trust, it’s a charity organisation that provides therapy to everyone, irrespective of their ability to pay or not, and my therapist and everyone else was absolutely amazing!

Young minds🌟💛

I watched the monster munch tv programme too, all I can say is quality 🙃

I need need need a vid on how to get better at english language and literature consistency

Where did you get the Durham edition monopoly, I want one for when I hopefully get in. Also I'm using this corgetti recipe 😂😂🤷‍♀️

Well known but Mind has helped me out a lot! They run sessions and advice for those who are struggling and do a lot for the NHS mental health sector too.

RT projects in Durham is a small charity that delivers art sessions to people who are struggling with their mental health. They are based in Gilesgate so you could even go along to see what the donation would be used for and experience the amazing work they do. Just a suggestion 😊

Young Minds is a really great charity that helps young people with mental health. They have a really good reputation and do amazing work

You had me waiting yesterday only to find out you’d missed a day 😭

I going to listen to funky town now, thanks Jack lol

The fact that Jack wants to donate to a mental health charity is so noble and caring!😭

Oh my god !!! Please link the ASOS trousers ❤️❤️❤️

Love this 😂

It's weird watch pre quarantine, short brunette, beardless Jack, always loving your style man!

The Beat charity saved my life. They help people struggling with eating disorders. Beat definitely don’t get enough promotion so any shout outs for the charity would be huge for them. I raised money for the charity by cycling 200 miles in 2 days back in 2016. 😊😊😊

Hi Jack, in answer to your mental health charities question - Samaritans and Mind....those are national ones, but Samaritans phoneline is staffed by volunteers and it costs a lot to keep it running. Closer to (your) home...does the University still have the Nightline service, where students can ring to discuss their problems? I bet they would appreciate the donation. Hope this helps. Cheers, Wendy :-)

I have that throw, can confirm it’s great

Literally, love your generosity and charm, let's go on a date x

dying laughing at this vlog 😂

Jack you live so close to me!! I’m in Rushford court in John Snow College!!

I find the live chat option is almost always better than actually calling someone, no matter what the company! it helps that you also then have a written record of everything you've said to each other so you don't get so bamboozled

Get the boys a lift is an organisation based in Pembrokeshire that run a cafe where you can come in and chat and have the opportunity to talk with a counsellor. Pembrokeshire is a really rural county and that can bring difficulties in awareness of mental health and access to services

I have never been this early to a vid

If you'd like to read it there's a sequel to 'Things Fall Apart' called 'No Longer at Ease'.

He was talking about making lunch at 4:43 and suddenly there was an AD for a chocolat spread- perJACKt timing!😂😂👍

Wow look at you uploading 4 minutes early and everything 👏👏

do you know henry off the great british bake off as he said hes at durham??

these daily vlogs are generally one of the best parts of my day

Jack you don’t have to daily vlog!! Please have a great first year