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eMental Health Resources
Navigating Digital Mental Health Resources: It is Mostly Good News
Explore how digital mental health tools, like those in the eMHPrac directory, can empower university students with accessible, evidence-based support for anxiety, depression, and wellbeing. As […]
Why Scott H. Young’s Foundation Project Is Worth a Look
Scott H. Young’s Foundation Project shows how strengthening life’s key foundations can quietly transform wellbeing, one month at a time. If you’ve ever wondered where to […]
The Mindful Spiral: A Student-Created Resource for Outdoor Wellbeing
Education student Kiora has flexed some serious creative muscle and created a website called The Mindful Spiral which maps 10 wellbeing activities to the walking trail […]
Feeling meh? Second Chance to Join the Flinders Live Well Study
If you are over 17 and feeling “meh,” a second opportunity to participate in a one-week online wellbeing program, developed by a Flinders PhD student Elli, […]
Mental health + calendar = your task for October
Need wellbeing tips blasted into your eyeballs? Wellbeing calendars might be just what you need and Mental Health Month is as good a reason as any […]
Free Webinar: The Big 5 for Better Mental Health 🌱
Learn simple, evidence-based habits to strengthen your mental health with Professor Nick Titov in this free Big 5 webinar ahead of World Mental Health Day. If […]
I've been paying attention to paying attention 🔎
In the mentally hazy email catchup that is my typical Saturday morning, I found two articles on attention that deserve your…. well…..attention. My Saturday mornings usually […]
Our 6 Core Self-Help Guides
Six core guides to simplify your uni life in which we take on topics like self-care, healthy habits, study tips, support services, tackling procrastination and […]
Dealing with Online Abuse: A Guide to Your Support Options
Robyn from Student Experience team on how to navigate the digital world safely with support from Flinders University and the eSafety Commissioner, offering clear steps to […]
Feeling meh? Join the Flinders Live Well Study
If you are over 17 and feeling “meh,” you can participate in a one-week online program, developed by a Flinders PhD student Elli, to improve your well-being […]
Final Mindfulness for Academic Success for 2025 and it is ONLINE!
FINAL Mindfulness for Academic Success for 2025 – and it’s ONLINE! Feeling the end-of-year crunch already? Want to smash deadlines, get focused, AND chill out a […]
R U OK? day activities continue for a second week
Think we’d restrict R U OK? Day and Wellbeing Week celebrations to just one week? Surprise! R U OK? Day activities kicked off yesterday (10th September). […]
R U OK? Day Flinders Events Kick Off September 10th
Flinders is celebrating R U OK? Day 2025 with events across multiple campuses from 10–26 September, inviting everyone to start meaningful conversations that could change a […]
Specific tools to prompt happiness practices
This post is rejigged from an email I sent recently as part of the Be Well Mailing List. It promotes a happiness website providing some useful […]
Thriving@Flinders Staff Wellbeing Portal is Live!!
2025 is shaping up to be the year of wellbeing at Flinders, with the launch of Thriving @ Flinders—a comprehensive new staff wellbeing portal that complements […]
What is a micro-act of wellbeing?
Small actions, big impact: discover how tiny daily habits can boost your wellbeing in just one week. I’ve been spending more time in the literature recently, […]
Feeling ‘Meh’? Join a New 7-Day Online Program to Live Well, Your Way! ...
If you are over 17 and feeling “meh,” you can participate in a one-week online program, developed by a Flinders PhD student Elli, to improve your […]
Grief and Loss: A Helpful Resource When You're Hurting (or Supporting Someo...
Grief Australia is a trusted national resource offering support, articles, counselling, and tools like the MyGrief app for those experiencing grief or supporting others through loss. […]
Procrastinating? There’s an App for That (Actually, Five Kinds)
Explore five types of procrastination apps, each offering a different psychological approach to help you get started, stay focused, and feel better about study. You might […]
Talked - a platform for finding a therapist in the community
Overview: Demand for mental health and therapy services is increasing. Platforms like Talked might assist you in finding therapy options in the community. Learn more in […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success goes online!
Boost your focus, beat stress, and study smarter with this fun and practical 5-week online mindfulness program, kicking off 21st May. We are going ONLINE for […]
Spotlighting the Future of Wellbeing Promotion: Meet Elli and Aria
Meet two rising stars shaping the future of mental health promotion—one research-driven, one media-savvy—and discover how students are changing the wellbeing game. Recently, I’ve had a […]
Better Sleep Within Reach: MindSpot's New Online Course
Struggling with sleep? A student survey highlighted the need, Flinders has the expertise, and now MindSpot offers a free online course to help you finally get […]