R U OK? Day all staff and student event - 14th September
Participate in the R U OK? Day morning tea event on September 14, aimed at fostering conversations about mental health and supporting each other; both in-person […]
Archive Tag: wellbeing
Grace from SLSS and I have a writing challenge for you..
Discover the multifaceted role of writing in university life – from learning to self-expression. As part of “Good Vibes in the Hub” during Wellbeing Week on […]
Wellbeing Week (11th-15th September) website is live!
Wellbeing Week for Semester 2 is coming up (11th to 15th September) and information about what is happening around the university has been posted on the […]
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! […]
The Student Health and Wellbeing Blog turns 6 years old!
Excuse me a quick moment whilst I celebrate the 6-year anniversary of the Student Health and Wellbeing Blog, a platform that has allowed me to share […]
Another good podcast episode on sleep
Discover the power of sleep for learning, performance, and emotional wellbeing through insights from sleep experts like Gina Poe, who shares fascinating facts on the stages […]
chatGPT gave me a bunch of wellbeing and performance app suggestions
I asked chatGPT and Bing Chat to help me develop a list of apps that might people use to develop wellbeing and productivity skills. They did […]
A bonanza of wellbeing links - Issue 5
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 […]
What could you do to celebrate Wellbeing week?
Flinders University is organizing Wellbeing Week from 8th to 12th May 2023, to educate and assist students on how to take care of themselves and improve […]
I'm talking about mental health and resilience on the 9th May during Wellbe...
Wellbeing Week @ Flinders is coming up from the 8th to 12th May. On the 9th May, in the evening, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm I’ll be […]
Med Students! - meet Dominique Caprani
The College of Medicine and Public Health (CMPH) is exploring the mental health and wellbeing of med students. The project is being led by Dr Dominique […]
Taking registrations for Be Well Plan and Studyology
Want the psychological tools for better mental health, resilience, productivity and tackling procrastination? We’re offering a couple of programs that might help and are currently taking […]
New study here at Flinders is looking at the mental health and wellbeing of...
A new study here at Flinders is looking at the mental health and wellbeing of university students. The researchers are keen to hear from all students, […]
Pathways to Happiness program at Greater Good Science Center
The Greater Good Science Center are testing their new Pathways to Happiness Program and it might be a good option for those wishing to focus on […]
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 […]
Wellbeing is complex, hence why we measure it
The Student Wellbeing Survey provides us with detailed insights into the drivers of student wellbeing which we can use to better target support services and programs. […]
Flinders Student Wellbeing Survey is live!
The Flinders Student Wellbeing Survey is the first time we’ve done a university-wide student wellbeing survey. The results will help us plan our wellbeing strategy for […]
Yes, in this case, I am suggesting you use social media
Instagram or Facebook user? Oasis has a presence on both platforms and are using them to alert students to the wide range of wellbeing things happening […]
Exciting! - University-wide Flinders Student Wellbeing Survey launched!
Since arriving at Flinders in 2017, I’ve been excited by the possibility of a university-wide wellbeing survey. A chance for us to prioritise wellbeing and gain […]
12 habits to balance wellbeing and productivity
Teaching is a great way to refine one’s thoughts on a topic. As my thoughts on wellbeing and productivity topics gain clarity, I am increasingly sharing […]
Sharing a presentation on the science of wellbeing and productivity
Overview: There are different ways to look at the journey of improving mental health, wellbeing and productivity. In this post I share a PowerPoint presentation I […]
Resilience can be built and we can show you how
Overview: The modern student confronts many challenges and pressures. Managing those challenges and pressures requires psychological tools. We have a program at HCDS & Oasis that […]
Using measurement in your self-care/wellbeing plan
Overview: A self-care/wellbeing plan is a set of personal strategies you have for looking after your physical and mental health. Measurement can help in both developing […]
Tips for staying well so you can study well - Medibank Seminar
Medibank have been cranking out their student focused seminars recently! I’ve mentioned a couple previously (e.g. here). But you won’t hear any complaints from me […]