Take some time out to focus on your mental health this Mind Matters Week
How are you feeling about Trimester 2 so far? While we hope you’re enjoying the start of the new study period, we know that being a uni student isn’t always easy.
Research suggests university students may experience a range of mental health challenges, and this isn’t really surprising when you think about it – uni often involves juggling many personal and professional commitments alongside your studies. It can be a lot to cope with for anyone!
At Deakin, we believe that mental health and wellbeing should be a priority for all of us, not just those who experience mental illness. The broad spectrum of mental health encompasses more than just dealing with any problems – it’s also about helping you feel your best and accepting yourself, whatever your situation.
That’s the motivation behind Mind Matters – Deakin’s mental health and wellbeing movement. Running throughout Week 4 – from Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August – Mind Matters Week offers you helpful information, strategies and resources to enhance your mental wellbeing and overall health.
Join us for inspiration this Mind Matters Week!
To encourage you to slow down, enjoy the present moment and get your imagination firing, visit the incredible Student Art Exhibition featuring works of art inspired by, or reflecting on, mental wellbeing. You can view the digital art gallery at any time, which cover themes of isolation, trauma, helplessness, depression and anxiety – but also peace, perspective, healing, resilience, hope and love. Pictured: No title by Sahil Dhiman.
Throughout Mind Matters Week, we’re also hosting a range of other great activities! You could:
- let loose in Burwood and Geelong with No Lights No Lycra
- put your knowledge to the test in our Online Mental Health Trivia
unwind and get crafty in our Stress-Less Zone, which includes trivia, creative activities and giveaways- put a smile on your dial by popping into the library to either pat a friendly Therapy Dog or join a Mindfulness session (plus score free tea and a journal!)
- join a free THRIVE online session or Walk’n’Talk group
- download the free DeakinWELLBEING app, and more!
See the full details and register now for events via our Mind Matters webpage!
Support is always available
Our Mind Matters page 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 – check it out!
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