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Breaking the loneliness spiral

Posted on Oct 15 2020 by Sascha

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about loneliness. I've also been thinking about its antidote: vulnerability.

Eating well and savouring

Posted on Oct 15 2020 by Ember

Since I gave birth to my little one, I can’t recall having a meal I have savoured fully. I’ve had a few meals out with family and friends, mid-morning coffees with colleagues at work, and indulged in a couple of delicious take-away meals delivered to my door. I think eating well isn’t purely just about what you’re eating, but it’s also about the how.

What brings me joy?

Posted on Oct 13 2020 by Sascha

This week (10-17 October) is Mental Health Awareness Week at Adelaide Uni, and I've been thinking about joy.

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Spring has sprung

Posted on Oct 1 2020 by Cooper

Spring is here and all the flowers are in bloom.

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Getting 'good' at conflict

Posted on Sep 24 2020 by Sascha

I think most of us could hazard a guess that healthy confrontation involves listening to the other person, but how exactly do we do this? How do we get 'good' at conflict?

How I de-stress in a just a few minutes

Posted on Sep 10 2020 by Cooper

Sometimes I forget that the North terrace campus is just across the road from the best de-stress space in the city, the Botanic Gardens!

R U OK? Day: Am I okay?

Posted on Sep 10 2020 by Jesse

is a really positive initiative which seeks to promote discussion about mental health, and support for those who are struggling.

How can I support someone else's mental health?

Posted on Sep 9 2020 by Sascha

This week (7-11 September) is Health Week at Adelaide Uni, and I've been reflecting on how to best support the people in my life who are facing mental health issues.

How does the media we consume influence the way we think?

Posted on Sep 3 2020 by Sascha

Have you wondered at the effect of media – be it a film, a TV show, the local newspaper, a podcast, or a book – on our internal states? On our ideas and behaviours? On the deep-seated decisions we make?

The trouble with empathy

Posted on Sep 1 2020 by Sascha

In today's increasingly divided social and political climate, what role does empathy play? Are we supposed to have empathy for everyone? How do we decide who is and isn’t worthy of our empathy? Where would we even begin?