7 tips for creating a healthy body image, by dietetics student Serena
It goes without saying that aspects of the culture we grow up in relating to body image and what it means to be beautiful can […]
Balancing the Brain Budget
I try to set aside time during the week to watch or listen to something new in my field (psychology), so I don’t get stale […]
Box breathing technique
Since reading Breath by James Nestor, I have been interested in the use of breathing techniques to help create calmer more focused states. I teach […]
Missed the first mental fitness workshop?
I’m running it again on the 6th October from 6.30pm to 8.00pm! What is it? A 90-minute workshop with me (Dr Gareth Furber from […]
Stress management - let's dig into this topic a little more
We regularly hear from students that they want to learn more about stress management. To be honest, most of us do. Our lives can be […]
What Is Ableism?
Ableism exists. This means we have to keep talking about ableism, making it known that it happens, thus changing attitudes.- Carly Findlay In writing this […]
Burpee Bounce Back Challenge
Yes, that title is correct. I haven’t lost my mind. Orygen Youth Health is one of the world’s leading mental health organisations with a focus […]
Newsletter fixed? - fingers crossed!!
A couple of weeks back the Student Health and Wellbeing Newsletter developed a bit of a bug. The newsletter looked normal, but all the links […]
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 […]
The everyday activities that bring happiness and meaning into our lives
A couple of recent projects of mine have got me thinking about what the key ingredients of a life with meaning and contentment are. The […]
A whole-food, plant-based diet - part 2
You may have seen, from a post I did a little while back that I am moving to a whole-food, plant-based diet. Actually, a bit […]