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 →
Best Places to Unwind on Campus
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 →
Mental Health Toolkit – Part 2 – What is NavigateMe?
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 →
Mental Health Toolkit – Part 1 – What to do when it becomes too much?
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 →
3 Reasons why you shouldn’t cram for your exams
Last week, we compiled our top 3 tips on how to use your mid-sem bream wisely. We briefly touched upon how this time of the year often evokes high-stress levels due to upcoming exams and introduced tools to help you reduce this stress. Now that we are past the middle of our mid-sem break, we... Continue Reading →
3 Ways to declutter your mind
Keep a gratitude log Did you know that being continuously grateful has been scientifically proven to reduce depression and anxiety, promoting healthy thoughts and positivity? It's true! Being grateful enables us to be less resentful, meaning it minimises the build-up of toxic emotions. Additionally, it also encourages us to think on the bright side in bad... Continue Reading →