The impact of screen time and social media on the mental health of young Au...
If I’m honest, I have a fairly negative view of social media, but this report about the impact of social media and screen time in young […]
Mental Health
Tackling Youth Mental Health: Join Prevention United's National Youth Surve...
Your voice can help shape the future of mental health prevention for young Australians. In recent years I’ve described my position here at Flinders as being […]
Huberman Lab Network Newsletters
One of my favourite podcasts produces protocols on a range of study relevant topics (e.g. goal setting, sleep). Learn more in the post. One of my […]
Unlocking Better Sleep: Insights from Huberman and Walker
This post contains a PDF that distils key sleep improvement tips from Andrew Huberman and Matt Walker’s discussions, highlighting simple, cost-free interventions to enhance physical and […]
Attention staff and students in creative disciplines
This goes out to those in the creative arts and media here at Flinders. I’m looking to see if I can get a successful mental health […]
Positive long-term improvements in mental health require long-term habit ch...
I take a look at some research by Hobbs, Jelbert, Santos, and Hood (2024) that finds that the benefits of happiness courses are only maintained when […]
Smiling Mind to become a mental fitness app?
The Smiling Mind mindfulness app is heading into some interesting territory. Now might be a good time to join the Smiling Mind Community. One of the […]
Reminder: Mindfulness for Academic Success Drop-in Sessions Are Ongoing!
Kickstart your academic success with mindfulness drop-in sessions beginning today and continuing over subsequent Tuesdays! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by your studies? Do […]
Embrace Wellbeing at Flinders University's Wellbeing Week
Wellbeing Week is part of the extended Orientation program, open to everyone at Flinders. Engaging with Wellbeing Week can be as simple as taking a moment […]
The 6th to the 10th of May is Wellbeing Week across multiple campuses
Join the Good Vibes Roadshow during Wellbeing Week, May 6-10, and discover how to blend study with wellness through fun activities, freebies, and essential support services […]
Mental Health and Resilience training is kicking off 26th April, register N...
Join the Be Well Plan, a tailored, evidence-based mental health program, for free online sessions in the first semester of 2024, fostering camaraderie, interactive learning, and […]
'Being a University Student' slides for all!
This recent presentation to 1st year Tourism students covered good study and mental health practices, drawing specifically on the Big 5, from research conducted by the […]
Mental Health and Self-care - Criminology Presentation
Were you at one of my presentations to 1st Year Criminology students on Mental Health and Self-care? Did you want the slides and links? Included in […]
Join a Mind Body Study at The University of Melbourne
Explore the impact of mind-body activities on student wellbeing through a University of Melbourne study, with a chance to win one of fifteen $100 gift cards. […]
Mental Health and Mental Fitness Presentation for 1st Year Medicine
I gave a talk to 1st Year Medicine students. There were slides. Those slides are attached. The world is again in balance. On the 18th March, […]