{"id":6356,"date":"2025-03-28T11:07:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T00:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/?p=6356"},"modified":"2025-03-28T11:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T00:37:13","slug":"when-it-comes-to-mental-health-how-much-should-you-invest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2025\/03\/28\/when-it-comes-to-mental-health-how-much-should-you-invest\/","title":{"rendered":"When it comes to mental health, how much should you invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to do everything to care for your mental health\u2014just something that fits, feels doable, and moves you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>When it comes to study, students bring different intensities to it. Some do the bare minimum to pass. Some are strategic &#8211; focusing on the highest priority tasks. Others go all in on everything, chasing the perfect outcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ideally, the level of investment a student makes in their study is conscious<\/strong>, taking into account their life circumstances and competing priorities. So, the student doing the bare minimum does so not out of laziness, but because they\u2019ve calculated it\u2019s the best option given everything else on their plate.<\/p>\n<p>This idea of considered investment is something I also encourage people to apply to their mental health. I do believe everyone benefits from thinking about and investing in their mental health\u2014<strong>but the level of investment needed at any given time is highly individual.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Mental Health Isn&#8217;t All or Nothing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1442\">I suspect many people still equate <em data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1293\">mental health<\/em> with <em data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1315\">mental illness<\/em>. That leads to a black-and-white view: you\u2019re either unwell and need therapy, or you\u2019re fine and don\u2019t need to think about it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1617\">But mental health includes everything in between. It includes all the grey areas\u2014those not-quite-fine states that still affect how we feel, think, act, and relate to others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1721\">That\u2019s why it makes sense to think of mental health investment as existing on a spectrum. For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"2497\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"2004\"><strong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1754\">Low-intensity investments<\/strong> might include stress-reducing habits you sprinkle into your week\u2014like a walk, journaling, or a chat with a friend. You might try one of the bite-sized practices from the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ggia.berkeley.edu\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1969\">GGIA catalogue<\/a>, which are all backed by research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2206\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2206\"><strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2031\">Moderate investments<\/strong> might involve stepping back and reassessing your lifestyle: improving sleep, eating better, building stronger social connections, or creating space for meaningful activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2497\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2497\"><strong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2239\">High-intensity investments<\/strong> could involve engaging in therapy, completing a mental health course, attending a retreat, or beginning formal treatment. These often involve significant time, energy, and support\u2014and are especially important when mental health concerns become more serious.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>So\u2026 How Do You Know What\u2019s Needed?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2597\">It\u2019s not always obvious. But there are usually clues.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"3400\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2756\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2643\">Sometimes, the decision is made for us<\/strong>\u2014we become unwell, and seeking support becomes unavoidable. This is relatively rare but important to acknowledge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2986\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2986\"><strong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2828\">Sometimes, we can tell that mental factors are holding us back<\/strong>\u2014things like low motivation, difficult emotions, poor concentration, or self-sabotage. We feel stuck, and our own thoughts and feelings seem to be in the way.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3176\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3176\"><strong data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3034\">Other times, something just feels \u201coff.\u201d<\/strong> Maybe we\u2019ve become more withdrawn, more negative, or less like ourselves. We notice that our internal life has shifted in ways we don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3400\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3400\"><strong data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3233\">And sometimes, it\u2019s about the external pressures.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re navigating a big life change or prolonged stress, it may be a good time to proactively invest in your wellbeing\u2014not just to get through, but to stay steady.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Start Small, but Start<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3623\">Big investments often require trade-offs. And that\u2019s okay. I\u2019ve known students to take a break from study in order to prioritise their mental health\u2014and it was the right decision for them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3659\">But it\u2019s also okay to start small.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3910\">BJ Fogg\u2019s <em data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3684\">Tiny Habits<\/em> method is famous for a reason: small changes can unlock big momentum. Why? Because mental health\u2014and our sense of self\u2014functions like a <strong data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3839\">complex system<\/strong>. And in complex systems, even small tweaks can produce ripple effects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"4198\">Let me give you an example. In 2024, I decided to work from the city campus one day a week. That one small change led to a new friendship, two collaborative projects, better networking, and a noticeable boost in productivity. It snowballed. That\u2019s the power of a tiny, deliberate shift.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>The Takeaway<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4480\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4273\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4273\">Everyone should think about their mental health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4328\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4328\">The size of your investment doesn\u2019t need to be huge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4373\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4373\">Starting small is often the smartest move.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4480\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4480\">And if you\u2019re stuck, overwhelmed, or spinning your wheels, <strong data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4479\">bring someone else into the conversation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4675\">At Flinders, that might mean having a chat with a <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/student-success-wellbeing-advisors\"><strong data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4580\">Student Success and Wellbeing Advisor (SSWA)<\/strong><\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/hcd\/counselling\"><strong data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4600\">Counsellor<\/strong><\/a>. They can help you figure out what kind of investment makes sense for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4839\">Mental health isn\u2019t about doing everything. It\u2019s about doing <strong data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4751\">something<\/strong>\u2014something that fits, that\u2019s doable, and that moves you in the direction you want to go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"4964\">If it\u2019s a crisis or you\u2019re clearly unwell, <strong data-start=\"4884\" data-end=\"4922\">start by seeking professional help<\/strong>. That support can guide your first steps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"5182\">But outside of crisis, <strong data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"5010\">you get to choose<\/strong>. And for most students\u2014juggling study, work, and family responsibilities\u2014that choice needs to be realistic. Fortunately, <strong data-start=\"5132\" data-end=\"5181\">small steps can still take you somewhere good<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"5182\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6361\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/invest-mental-health.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/invest-mental-health.png 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/invest-mental-health-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/invest-mental-health-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/invest-mental-health-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need to do everything to care for your mental health\u2014just something that fits, feels doable, and moves you in the right direction. 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