Get your mind and body thriving with the DeakinWELLBEING app
Connecting. Being active. Taking notice. Keep learning. Giving. These sound like pretty positive habits, right? Well, how many of them do you regularly make time for?
It’s Mind Matters Week (Monday 25–Thursday 28 March) at Deakin, so now’s the perfect time to slow down and take notice of how you’re feeling, and whether your wellbeing could use some fine-tuning.
Self-care: it’s non-negotiable!
If you’re studying too much, not looking after your physical or mental health properly, or struggling under the weight of multiple commitments, it’s time to take a breath and put some balance back in your life. After all, you can’t succeed at uni (or enjoy it!) if you’re not looking after yourself.
The DeakinWELLBEING app can help you do just that! Focusing on these five key areas, its interactive, fun and bite-sized activities, resources and information help you take small, evidence-based steps every day to build positive habits, coping skills and resilience.
This one-stop-shop for all things health – both physical and mental – is available free to all Deakin students, no matter where you’re located.
Some of the amazing features of DeakingWELLBEING include:
- a digital assistant/self-care coach named Charley, who’ll help you get started and keep you motivated
- a personalised wellbeing self-assessment, with a report recommending services, resources and emergency services if required
- interactive tools, videos and podcasts that can enhance relaxation, focus, energy, mood and productivity in minutes, and improve your coping skills
- a dashboard so you can keep track of your wellbeing goals and see real-time results that highlight your progress
- opportunities like wellbeing challenges to connect with your Deakin community and support your success at uni and beyond
- ongoing resources and support.
Download the app now
It’s easy to get started with DeakinWELLBEING – just download from the App Store or Google Play. You can also find out more on the DeakinWELLBEING app webpage.
Then you just need to register with your Deakin email and answer a few short questions that will tailor the app to your needs.
Support is always available
Our Mind Matters webpage also links out to a range of health and wellbeing content to help you find more ways to be balanced, including staying connected, getting proper sleep, exercising your body and mind, and understanding the link between food and mood.
If you need more personalised support, Deakin also offers a range of health and wellbeing services, including free and confidential counselling.
For urgent support outside of business hours, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or SuicideLine (1300 651 251) straight away. They’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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