Disordered Eating Resources
The Flinders University Services for Eating Disorders (FUSED) is offering free evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, as part of a study they are conducting. See […]
eMental Health Resources
Online Media Smart Program for those who have body image concerns
A mate of mine (researcher here at Flinders Uni) by the name of Simon Wilksch has just launched his online ‘Media Smart‘ research program for […]
Lockdown resources with a focus on wellbeing
Lydia from EPSW shared a list of Lockdown resources from RMIT that I thought was worth sharing on the blog. They were compiled by Jonathan […]
Looking for a challenge? - Try the GGSC Wellbeing Calendar
I regularly recommend the Greater Good Science Center Website (GGSC) for those wanting to learn more about how to build wellbeing, based on science. On […]
Online treatments for psychological disorders
Have you got a diagnosis of depression or OCD or PTSD or chronic pain or anxiety or health anxiety or insomnia or substance use disorder? […]
I'm developing a new self-care guide - need your feedback!
One of the most popular resources we’ve created in recent years has been our Self-care Mega Guide. It’s a comprehensive collection of self-care strategies and […]
Studyology V3 is go - procrastination be gone!!
Do you have trouble with procrastination? I certainly do. I’m pretty sure most people do. Counsellors tell me it is one of the most common […]
New Resource for Victims of Crime and Abuse - Digital launch
Victim Support Service and Flinders University are pleased to announce the digital launch of a new resource for victims of crime and abuse: After Crime and […]
Pathways to wellbeing
Over the past month I’ve been lucky to have been involved in the delivery and refinement of the Be Well Plan – https://www.bewellplan.com/, a facilitated […]
Specific tools for managing thoughts, feelings, behaviours and unpleasant p...
High Res is a website and app that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) use to equip their ‘personnel with the knowledge and skills to maintain […]
Australian Psychological Society: Loneliness and social isolation in the ti...
This Australian Psychological Society public event might interest you. Thursday 23 April 2020, 8pm AEST Never before have Australians been so restricted in their movement […]
COVID-19 Mental Wellbeing Telephone Support Line
I mentioned last week that Beyond Blue had set up a COVID-19 Mental Wellbeing Support Service. They aren’t the only ones though. A colleague of […]
FUSA@home - injecting a little bit of fun back into social isolation
When Coronavirus hit, the university transitioned quickly to getting study and learning materials online. From what I understand, academics and lecturers have done an amazing […]
Beyond Blue has launched its Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
I’ve not had much of a chance to look through it in detail, but the Federal Government, knowing that people’s mental health would be affected […]
Managing your mental health online during COVID-19
I’m going to hazard a guess that we’ll all be spending a little more time online over the next few weeks/months: study, work, entertainment, socialising, […]
Some apps and websites offering free or reduced fee access during Coronavir...
I’ve started noticing that some apps and websites, typically those in the wellbeing space, are offering free or reduced fee access in response to the […]
Finding good mental health websites and apps
For most of us, the idea of seeking help for our mental health involves going to see someone: GP, psychologist, counsellor, psychiatrist. But in Australia […]
It's 2020, let's get started!
On behalf of the team here at Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCD), welcome to 2020! I’m back at the helm of the Student Health […]
Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence in LGBTIQA+ Communities
This was sent through to me by Zoe, the Sexual Violence Project Officer Taken and adapted from – http://www.catalystfoundation.com.au/our-services/lgbti/toward-safe-place-raising-awareness-domestic-violence-lgbtiq-communities/ Towards a Safe Place – Raising […]
New ‘Play Safe’ sexual health promotion website
Welcome Zoe (Equal Opportunity Officer) back to the blog 🙂 – with an update on a new sexual health resource… Hello, I recently learnt about […]
So much wellbeing online!
RUOK? Day is coming up – 12th September. On that day we’re all reminded to check in with our friends, family members, peers and colleagues […]
Bouncing back after an episode of mental ill health
I write most of the guides that live in our self-help library. Whilst I enjoy writing and updating them, there is something special about working […]
headspace Onkaparinga now has an online referral form
headspace is a national mental health service focused on the needs of young people. There are headspace centres located all around Australia, including in South […]
Getting help (without leaving the house)
The Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS) is a free service that assists people living in the Adelaide metropolitan region, and their carers, to access […]