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. […]
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10 pieces of advice for PhD students (which are probably ok for other stude...
I was fortunate the other day to spend 90 minutes with some relatively new PhD students talking about mental health. I must have enjoyed it […]
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 […]
New alcohol guidelines
It does appear that alcohol consumption in Australia has increased with the impacts of COVID. This can be understood in a number of ways: stress […]
5 steps to remove pressure and expectations around exercise, by dietetics s...
Dietetics student Serena is now a regular on the blog. To read more of her work, visit Serena posts Archives – Student Health and Wellbeing […]
The 'Like a Boss' series - check it out *new content
I am not good on camera. Whether it is a still camera or video camera, I come across like an insane hobo. Which would be […]
Tiny Habits for positivity and wellness
Those who have heard me talk on habit formation and wellbeing might be aware that I am a fan of the Tiny Habits model, developed […]
Free access to mental health resources from ‘Being Well, Living Well’ f...
I’ve reproduced below a blog post from the Epigeum team at Oxford University Press below Epigeum build online courses for university students on the topics […]
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 […]
Young women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Information about a study looking at meditation and its potential impact in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) came across my desk. I thought […]
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 […]
Flu vaccines still available at a cost of $15
Quickest blog post ever. The Health Service still have flu vaccines available at a cost of $15. To make an appointment, ring 8201 2118. For […]
'It’s okay to iso-struggle' by Counsellor Matt
I put out the call to members of our team for their insights into how to manage your mental health during an unprecedented change in […]
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 […]
I'm doing a (second) presentation on adapting to Coronavirus lockdown!
One of my goals for this year was to do more online presentations. That goal has been fast-tracked because that is now the only place […]
Counsellor Vanessa shares the wellbeing tips that are keeping her grounded
I put out the call to members of our team for their insights into how to manage your mental health during an unprecedented change in […]
Sleep Glorious Sleep
I put out the call to members of our team for their insights into how to manage your mental health during an unprecedented change in […]
What the hell is the authentic self?
I come across this term a lot. I have been pondering on it as part of a bigger question of trying to understand ‘who am […]
Neuroplasticity and tiny habits
Some days I wish my brain operated like a computer. Having identified a ‘bug’ (e.g. excessive love of chocolate), I could just write some new […]
Service and Wellbeing Guide for Chinese Students
Update 28/1/20 – The guides have been updated for 2020 and are looking very flash! Now available in hard copy at Health, Counselling and Disability […]
Students telling students how to look after themselves
Update 22/1/20: I completed the same exercise with some physiotherapy masters students… I’m a qualified health professional. That means I spend large amounts of time […]
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 […]
Become media smart
A mate of mine, who works here at Flinders has become an expert in the role that the media plays in how we view ourselves, […]
Wanna make some improvements in your life?
I mentioned in a previous post that I’m one of a number of people around the university currently working with EPSW and the team at the SAHMRI Wellbeing […]