How music shapes our mood: the science behind the sound
Listening to tunes right now? Public Health student Fiyo explores the role that music can play in our wellbeing, with tips on how students can use […]
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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 […]
Medical Appointments Available for Students
Hey you! Did you realise that Flinders University has a confidential health service available to all currently enrolled students? Well you do now! Flinders provides a […]
🥦 Want to Age Well? Your Diet Might Matter More Than You Think
I realise many of you reading aren’t focused on ageing well, but the basic idea that dietary choices now, resonate into the future, is relevant to […]
How to Get Closer to the Truth: Using AI to Understand Health Research
Cut through the hype by using AI and the right questions to get closer to what health research actually says. Despite my training, I still get […]
🌏 Caring for the Planet and Ourselves
Climate distress is a rational response to an irrational situation, and through connection, care, and collective action, we can turn overwhelm into momentum. Updated 1/6/26 with […]
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 […]
Brain Boosters Revisited: What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t)
A reflection on recent research into brain-boosting supplements, revisiting past scepticism and highlighting why I think lifestyle foundations still matter most. Back in 2019, I wrote […]
Menstrual Matters: Education, Awareness & Empowerment
Learn about heavy menstrual bleeding, its impact, and how to provide better support in this free online event featuring healthcare experts and a lived-experience patient. Did […]
The Self-care Mega Guide (2026)
I’ve been collecting self-care strategies for a while now and the current home for them is my Self-care Mega Guide. There is a lot in there […]
Navigating Student Well-being: Video Guides from Connor and Franca
In celebrating wellbeing week, recently graduated Flinders students share vital well-being tips and resources in these must-watch videos covering everything from finances to fitness and finding […]
Flourishing Around the World — And What It Means for You
What does it mean to truly flourish — and how can students invest in their wellbeing in ways that actually work? What makes a life go […]
Halfway through Semester 1 - How's Your Uni Experience Stacking Up?
The UAC Student Lifestyle and Learning Report 2025 reveals a generation of students driven by passion yet navigating significant challenges related to finances, mental health, and […]
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 […]
Building New Habits - Habit Hacks
Making progress towards any of our goals typically involves developing new habits and routines. Given how difficult it can be to develop new habits, sometimes you […]
Want to Be Happier at Uni? The World Happiness Report Has Some Ideas
It is World Happiness Day! Well if you are reading this on the 20th March it is. Otherwise, you just missed it. That means the release […]
Phone and chat services for just about everything
One great thing that the digital age has enabled is access to support for different issues via phone and chat. In this post we maintain a […]
Slides for Mental Health, Self-care and Placement presentation (physiothera...
I am increasingly putting slides from my presentations here on the blog. That is so those who attend my sessions have access but also those who […]
Studying at the City Campus? Take the stairs!
Counsellor Haidee puts out the call to all stair avoiders! Making them a part of your day might be more valuable to your health than you […]
eMHprac updates their digital mental health pamphlet
The eMHPrac team provides a comprehensive guide to digital mental health tools and services for adults, including crisis counseling, online therapy programs, and apps for managing […]