Some topics require nuanced consideration over time. I think mental health is one of those. Join my mental health mailing list for practical ideas and the occasional existential excursion on looking after your mental health.
Mental health is a big topic. Too big, really, for one article or one set of tips to cover it properly.
It’s also something we look after in the middle of ordinary life: while studying, working, dealing with other people, making plans, getting overwhelmed and occasionally remembering that we meant to get more sleep.
That’s the idea behind my mental health mailing list. Every three weeks or so, I send an email exploring one aspect of everyday mental health. Around 70 people have joined the conversation so far.
We’ve looked at managing overwhelm, self-talk, foundational habits, writing for wellbeing, emotion regulation, help-seeking and how to make a mental health plan that fits your actual life. Sometimes I share a practical exercise. Sometimes I bring in a piece of research or a resource that has made me think.
The list grew out of the Be Well Plan, a mental health and resilience program we ran at Flinders. That program is currently on hiatus, but the email conversation has kept going and grown beyond it. You don’t need to have done the Be Well Plan to join. If you’re interested in understanding and looking after your mental health, you’re welcome.
I like this format because we can return to the topic over time. We can try something, notice what happens, forget about it for a while and come back with a different question. That feels closer to how looking after ourselves actually works.
Join the mental health mailing list
Flinders students and staff are welcome. You can unsubscribe at any time.
[Note: if you want a procrastination focused mailing list, we have one of those as well]
