Dealing with loss
Loss is tough and an inevitable part of life. Loss can take many forms. Loss of a loved one. Loss of a relationship. Loss of […]
Examorama at the Library
My apologies for not picking up on this sooner, but the staff at the three Flinders University libraries (Central, Sturt and Medical) have put a […]
One day we might prescribe mobile phone apps for mental health conditions.....
I was sent this paper today and decided to share my thoughts on it straight away. The authors of the paper set out to find […]
We suggest treating exam stress with dogs
I’ve talked previously about methods for handling exam stress. Nothing is quite as powerful however as dogs. The Greyhound Adoption Program (SA) is bringing some […]
Second semester grants for students experiencing financial hardship
The Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) have a grant scheme in place to help students experiencing financial hardship. Details below. Visit http://fusa.edu.au/grants/ to learn more. […]
Want to be part of a campus photoshoot?
Flinders is looking for students to be part of a campus photoshoot next week. It takes about one hour, and students will feature as background […]
Become a Behaviour Change Expert: Part 1 - Setting Goals
Most people I’ve known, or come into contact with as part of my work, have at some point in time wanted to make some kind of […]
How to derive meaning from your studies
I’m always on the lookout for research papers, from which I can extract ideas, concepts, tools or techniques that you can use to be better […]
Guest author post - 'My Raw Heart'
Back when I started my eMental Health Project Officer role at Flinders, I was introduced to Kellie Cathcart from the University of Newcastle (UON). She […]
Are you interested in being a wellbeing ambassador?
In 2018, our Wellbeing Promotion Officer Ali Barnes launched a Student Wellbeing Ambassador Program. The Wellbeing Ambassador Program is for students at Flinders University interested […]
Improving your exam performance when under stress
Many of us know the unsettling experience of memory failure under stress. It is particularly well known to students who find themselves ‘going blank’ during […]