So, with all the information we’ve shared in the last couple of weeks we hope that you have an insight to what mental health looks like at UNSW. Overall the Mental Health Toolkit just aims to assist students by keeping them informed and aware of their mental health along with the stigma and how to... Continue Reading →
Whether you’re stressed, worried or just looking for a good place to unwind we have the best places on campus where you can relax and take it all in. Scientia Lawn If you’re after nice patch of greenery surrounded by some modern and not so modern architecture, then this is the place for you. The... Continue Reading →
When we first heard that SBS would be making a series entitled, “How ‘Mad’ Are You?” there were a few raised eyebrows. Upon watching the trailer and reading the general synopsis, we were curious to see whether this limited-time series would truly help destigmatise talking about mental health especially given the title and reality- show... Continue Reading →
With today being #WorldMentalHealthDay, we wanted to touch upon how we should be talking about mental health. How do we do it in a way that isn't alienating and unwittingly contribute to the mental health stigma? As outlined in this Huffington Post article, recent research has uncovered that the way we talk about mental health... Continue Reading →
In our Mental Health Toolkit (part 1, part 2), we talked about the services that UNSW provided for mental health support. We now want to spotlight fellow UNSW mental health advocates who are spreading a similar kind of mission to ours. In particular, students just like us who want to help destigmatise mental health and... Continue Reading →
It's midweek and you've got a major assignment due on Saturday which you haven't started because of your high university workload and family issues. You're physically exhausted and mentally drained, so you begin feeling stressed with no idea what to do or where to find help on campus. You're also too embarrassed to seek help... Continue Reading →
With the semester finally coming to a close and all the assessments tasks and assignments building up are you feeling the heat? When it becomes too much to handle do you know what to do? If not that’s fine because we’re here to help! Did you know a survey conducted on domestic UNSW students found... Continue Reading →
Solving the mental health issue is a complex situation, so what are the steps that we can take to do so? What can be done to solve the mental health stigma? Honestly, more education. The reason why there is a stigma is because people aren’t educated about it which is fair enough because our context... Continue Reading →
Would you seek help if your mental health was deteriorating? The mental health stigma is a significant factor contributing to suicide rates worldwide. This is accompanied by a lack of awareness on its impediment to better mental health has led to a detrimental situation where suicide rates have steadily increased in Australia over the last... Continue Reading →
So, what is this stigma? It is the negative ideas that are associated with mental health, which promote discrimination and trivializes its impact on individuals. Why is this important? In fear of being stigmatized and discriminated, many are discouraged from opening up about their situation and seeking professional help. Thus, in order to encourage... Continue Reading →
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