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World Mental Health Day - Thursday 10th Oct 2024
World Mental Health Day reminds us of the importance of mental health and well-being in all aspects of our lives, both personal and professional. Whether you're a staff member or a student, we all contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment—physically and mentally—by fostering an inclusive culture and addressing any inappropriate behaviour. Together, we can promote a positive atmosphere that benefits everyone in our community.
To help you manage your mental health and support the wellbeing of your students, we’ve compiled a list of helpful resources.
Explore These Resources:
- The Headspace guide to everyday stress – A course available via LinkedIn Learning to help you manage stress.
- Videos on Mental Health – Discover informative videos from our Library Collection.
- Mental Wellbeing Essentials (Student Course) – An open textbook offering key insights into mental health management.
Additional Tools for Everyday Wellbeing:
- Mental Health Tips – Practical tips from Mental Health Australia.
- MyCompass – A customisable self-help tool from the Black Dog Institute. It takes just 5 minutes on your mobile.
- Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing – Learn about maintaining mental health in the workplace with resources from the Black Dog Institute.
- Working On Your Mental And Emotional Health While Studying – Learn some tips that can help maintain and improve your mental and emotional health, focusing on five key areas.
- Nine Lives Project – An initiative from the Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation supporting mental health research.
Student Support Services
Don't forget — as a UniSA student in Australia, you have access to confidential, short-term counselling services. These services provide valuable support for your mental health and wellbeing, helping you manage any challenges that may impact your studies.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
UniSA provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering a confidential counselling service for staff and their immediate families. For support, call 1300 277 924.
Taking care of your mental health is crucial. Let’s continue to support each other and prioritise wellbeing in all that we do!
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