Wellbeing Hub
Our overall wellbeing comprises many aspects of our life. Explore, question, and consider how you might help someone else and yourself.
What messes with your head
Written by students, for students, the Student Health and Wellbeing Blog covers ideas, tips, reviews, ramblings, and everything in between. From breakfast hacks to breakdowns, if you’re looking for some comfort in words, you’ve come to the right place.
Study tips
Boost your chances to succeed at your academic studies.
- Find balance
- Success tips
- Perfectionism
- Groups & tutes
- Manage time
- Procrastination
Mental health
Knowledge and strategies to support us when needed.
- Anxiety & stress
- Depression
- Self harm
- Grief & loss
- Trauma
- Digital addiction
Body health
A healthy body supports a healthy mind and fosters wellbeing.
- Gender identity
- Sleep better
- Substance use
- Exercise
- Body image
- Sexual health
Corona corner
How to respond appropriately and calmly.
- I'm offshore
- Stranded onshore
- Distance dating
- After the wave
- Quality quarantine
- Facing the future
Find meaning
Enhance and find meaning in your life by thinking outside the box.
- Spirituality
- Values
- Be positive
- The breath
- Mind & body
- Useful techniques
Relationships
How we interact with others is crucial for our wellbeing.
- Romantic
- Professional
- Friends
- Family
- Sexuality
- Sex & more sex
Getting support
Where to find supports if you need that little bit extra.
- Student Life
- Student Care
- Wirltu Yarlu
- Medical care
- University Crisis Line
- And more...
Resource archive
Explore the resources, including videos, from our AU experts.
- Exam help vids
- Orientation vids
- Study issues vids
- Covid help vids
- Past wellbeing tips
- And more...
Student blog - what messes with your head
21 Jun
What does a balanced diet actually look like?
In today's world, there's a storm of conflicting and confusing information (some of it scientifically proven, a lot of it not) about what we should eat, when, and why. So, just what exactly is a balanced diet? 20 Jun The last year and a bit have been really tough on all of us. A lot of the time we only focus on the negative things and seem to forget all about the positives. Gratitude is a great method for people to be able to respect and treasure what they have instead of constantly looking for something new to make them happy or complete. 19 Jun
Study music: finding the perfect playlist
Classical, lofi, pop and perhaps even country music. Finding a great playlist to listen to while you study can make or break a productive session of study. Read for my thoughts and recommendations!
News
16 Dec The University will be closed for business on Friday 18 December 2020 through to Sunday 10 January 2021, and will reopen in the New Year on Monday 11 January 2021. Visit the close-down website for information about student services and campus access. Emergency support, including the University Crisis Line can be contacted during the close down period. 19 Nov
Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy
The University of Adelaide is developing a dedicated Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy to support the health and wellbeing of its students. 27 Aug
Got an idea for a Mental Health Awareness Week event?
The Student Health & Wellbeing team are offering small grants of up to $300 to support Mental Health Awareness activities for Mental Health Week (10 – 17 October 2020). 21 May We are very pleased to welcome Dr John Foenander to our University Health & Gawler Place Medical practices.