Using measurement in your self-care/wellbeing plan
Overview: A self-care/wellbeing plan is a set of personal strategies you have for looking after your physical and mental health. Measurement can help in both developing […]
eMental Health Resources
Sneak peak at our new self-help and self-care guides
A while back we got a designer to re-think our various self-care and self-help guides. Rachel came up with a design that brings a lot […]
RUOK day is coming up this Thursday!
It is RUOK? Day this Thursday. The overarching theme this year is ‘Are they really OK?’ Connection and checking in on the people in our […]
Second Medibank wellbeing and resilience seminar for students
Following on from the success of the first Medibank wellbeing/resilience seminar for students, Medibank have decided to run another on the 15th September. Wellbeing and […]
Medibank wellbeing and resilience webinar for students
Given the challenging situation Australia at the moment and in parts of the world (esp. Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia), Medibank have decided to run a wellbeing […]
There is a Be Well Plan program starting 15th July you can join
The Be Well Plan is a mental health focused program that teaches you to create your own mental health and resilience strategy. It is like […]
Studyology is coming (but one week later)
A reminder that I will be running Studyology (a 5 x 1 hour program designed to help you tackle procrastination) in August. Full details can […]
Therapy via teleconferencing is as good as in-person
Teleconferencing has become a greater part of life since COVID-19. We’re all using Zoom and Teams and Skype and countless others to stay in contact. […]
When you just need someone to talk to 🗣
Note: There are COVID-19 specific mental health support services available that you can learn more about at the link. They cover a range of different […]
Digital resources for your mental health
Update 8/4/21 – Added in a link to a similar factsheet from eMHPrac crew. Sometimes when you are feeling down, you just want the sweet […]
Mindfulness Daily on Insight Timer
I am currently using the hour before bed for meditation/relaxation. I was previously just using it for random YouTube watching. In that time I typically […]
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 […]
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 […]