The power of checking whether people around you are okay
BetterU placement student Honoka reflects on volunteering at R U OK? Day and how simple conversations can strengthen connection, care, and wellbeing.
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Is ALLKND’s “Good Mate Training” Actually Worth the Grind?
Public Health student Khushi reviews free Good Mate Training, designed to help young Australians build mental health literacy and confidence in supporting their peers.
Two email conversations you can join: procrastination and mental health
Join my occasional email lists for practical ideas about tackling procrastination and looking after your mental health over time. I run two small mailing lists […]
Smiling Mind: What Flinders Students Thought (and My Deep Dive into the App...
I’m fully aware that few (if any) of you will read the full 4000 word review. But there is a nice short version at the beginning […]
We Deserve to Ask for Help: My Recommendations for Coping with an Anxiety D...
Honoka is a public health student on placement with BetterU. In this personal piece she shares her experiences of anxiety and the services (both here at […]
How to find good mental health-related mobile apps
Apps on our phones can help us develop the knowledge, skills and habits needed to build and sustain our physical and mental health. But how do […]
Wellbeing Week, Semester 2, 2026, 7-11 Sept, Be There!
Hello Wellbeing Week! Fancy seeing you here! What do you have in store for me this time? Wellbeing Week is happening from 7–11 September, and […]
Good Vibes Experiment has a new website!
I realise probably only Gen X people (such as myself) can get excited over new websites. But the launch of the new Good Vibes Experiment website […]
Looking for an adult ADHD assessment in South Australia?
Two useful resources can help South Australian adults find ADHD-trained GPs and other services. But just be aware that assessment is only one part of understanding […]
Our wellbeing programs for Semester 2 have been updated
Too much choice is perhaps as bad as no choice at all (it can be paralysing). And there is quite a bit of choice when it […]
A Re-telling of the Story of the Good Vibes Experiment
You may be aware from some recent posts (here and here), that we are gearing up to expand the Good Vibes Experiment (GVE) Universe. As that […]
I've been overthinking sharing sleep resources
Did you want sleep knowledge? From experts? In easily digestible form? If yes, then the day is looking up for you. A little while back, […]
Mental health help in smaller doses: using This Way Up’s Resource Hub
Sometimes we don’t need a whole course, appointment, or major life overhaul. Sometimes we just need a small, credible mental health resource that helps us understand […]
Still time to help shape the next Good Vibes Experiment
I get it. There are exams and there are assignments and life and stuff. All excellent reasons not to get involved. But my counterargument is that […]
Body image study: Help test a mental health app (and get a $20 voucher)
Psychology PhD student Maya contacted me to let me (and thus you) know about a randomised controlled trial she is running testing a digital mental health […]
A few highlights from Wellbeing Week (which is now)
The last of the themed orientation weeks for Semester 1 is upon us! Got a few spare spots in that calendar of yours? Consider adding one […]
Balanced Minds, Better Days: How Online Students Can Build Mental Health On...
A mental health campaign that I commonly point people to is the Big 5 from MindSpot. But that campaign isn’t alone in its focus. In this […]
ADHD'ers - a couple of recommendations for your information diet
At its simplest, this post is a link to a couple of excellent ADHD resources. Dig deeper, it is somewhat of a rant about one’s information […]
Short online interactive wellbeing learning exercises can actually improve ...
I think the universe wants me to know about brief online interactive wellbeing activities, so I am letting you know at the same time. Look, […]
Wellbeing programs mostly updated for 2026 - get involved
With the start of the formal academic year quickly approaching, we’ve got (most of) our wellbeing programs updated. I am confident there is something in there […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success and Online Mindfulness announcements
I did a self-care presentation this morning and used a recorded meditation from Chris at the beginning. It went down really well. You can get direct […]
So I did a quick video tour of the BetterU site
Listen to me speak calmly and slowly about BetterU. Information + nervous system regulation. What more could you want?
New(ish) Studyology Format: Tackling Procrastination Your Way!
Well, it kicked off last year (2025) so I don’t think I can still keep calling it ‘new’ but regardless, Studyology is now available as a […]
How to access CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) online
Overview: CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) is a style of therapy that focuses on a person’s beliefs and how they think. By learning to pay attention to […]