Promoting university students’ well-being and studying with an acceptance...
What kind of research is being done on programs that help students improve their academic performance AND wellbeing at the same time? I’m glad you asked! […]
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Get to know future you and it might change how you live your life now
I’m sure future Gareth is amazing. Well…..maybe. Actually, I don’t really know him, but some research suggests that maybe I should try to get to know […]
Insomnia affects young worker productivity
This is a repost of an article from Flinders In Touch. It talks about the productivity impacts of sleep disorders. I think the title could easily […]
Welcome to all the new students starting with us mid-year!
Welcome to Flinders University! As Orientation begins, remember that health and wellbeing services are here for you, including access to GPs, nurses, counsellors, and the Oasis […]
Head to Health relaunches providing better recommendations for those seekin...
The fully re-launched Head to Health website in Australia aims to provide information, support, and personalized resources for individuals struggling with mental health, offering a variety […]
Australia's Referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
A new Australian Government website provides information on the upcoming referendum to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, covering its purpose, proposed constitutional amendments, […]
Drink water
Who knew there was so much to consider when it comes to drinking water? I’m not sure I’ve talked about water intake on the blog. Probably […]
Pronouns and LGBTQ terminology guides to read and share.
As we head towards IDAHOBIT on the 17th May, familiarise yourself with the language of the LGBTQ community. You might have seen a previous post from […]
I took the Digital Flourishing Survey and it gave me this face 😐
Digital wellness refers to maintaining a healthy relationship with technology, including practices such as setting boundaries for device use, prioritizing face-to-face interactions, and engaging in physical […]
Whole of University Wellbeing Strategic Plan 2022-2025
To make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, you need to have some idea of where it is you are trying to get to. To know […]
Getting off to a good start guide - know your way around
Our Getting Off To A Good Start Guide is a collection of tips and advice for new or returning students who want to start the year […]
Getting off to a good start guide - Final words and summary recommendations
Our Getting Off To A Good Start Guide is a collection of tips and advice for new or returning students who want to start the year […]
Getting off to a good start guide - start your studies well
Our Getting Off To A Good Start Guide is a collection of tips and advice for new or returning students who want to start the year […]
Getting off to a good start guide - looking after yourself
Our Getting Off To A Good Start Guide is a collection of tips and advice for new or returning students who want to start the year […]
Getting off to a good start guide - your support system
Our Getting Off To A Good Start Guide is a collection of tips and advice for new or returning students who want to start the year […]
Getting off to a good start guide - Further reading
Our Getting Off To A Good Start Guide is a collection of tips and advice for new or returning students who want to start the year […]
Cool wellbeing stuff to hit my desk - Issue 2
I come across way more cool wellbeing-related content than I can possibly cover here on the blog, so I’m doing the occasional ‘linkfest’ of stuff I’ve […]
Cool wellbeing stuff to hit my desk - issue 1
I come across way more cool wellbeing-related content than I can possibly cover here on the blog, so I might try publishing the occasional ‘linkfest’ of […]
The role of lifestyle factors in mental health
Your habits in relation to exercise, diet, sleep and smoking impact your physical and mental health. We don’t always think about the second of these (mental […]
Dr Nic Hooper is a psychologist who writes about how to make the most of yo...
Dr Nic Hooper is a psychologist in the UK who writes about student mental health and wellbeing. He’s like the capable version of me. Reading time […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week happening from 13th to 19th March
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is happening from the 13th to 19th of March. The celebration week website just dropped a bunch of resources. Whether you are neurodiverse […]
How often should you break up sitting time whilst studying?
Sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t good for our health. But the research suggests we might need to be taking more regular breaks, every […]
ABC News on a bit of a health bender at the moment
When the busyness of the academic year subsides a little, what will you turn your attention to? If it is health, ABC News might be a […]
Zoë J Ayres might be your new mental health advocate if you are doing a Ph...
Just a quick one, alerting you to a potentially valuable PhD resource on the topic of mental health. Reading time under a minute. I just came […]