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Explore a collection of evidence-informed information sheets created by Griffith University counsellors, designed to inform and support your mental health and wellbeing.
These sheets offer practical tools to help you navigate life’s challenges, with select materials available in languages other than English.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to advancing knowledge, innovation, and practices that promote holistic health and well-being.
Adjusting to uni
Adjusting to uni life can be difficult for anyone. Discover helpful beginner tips and advice for feeling at home in your new routine at university such as making friends, staying on top of your study, and more.
Alcohol and other drugs
This info sheet provides information and tips for identifying alcohol and substance addiction, steps for recovery, and a brief list of some common drugs with descriptions and effects.
Sleep matters
This resource covers information about the impact sleep deprivation can have on your academic performance and lifestyle, as well as steps and strategies you can take to improve your sleep patterns.
Natural disasters
A natural disaster in a community can be distressing, and it is normal to experience a range of emotions. There is a lot that family, friends, volunteers and professionals can do to help those affected. This information sheet will outline some useful skills that will help with your recovery.
Connecting with others at uni
It can be difficult adjusting to life at uni let alone fitting in and making friends. This info sheet will give you some handy tips for connecting with others on your student journey.
Managing Exam Stress
If you are stressed out by the thought of exams, or feel hopeless and paralysed in the lead up to exam time, this info sheet will provide you with some techniques to become more resilient and adaptable.
Managing Anxiety
This resource written by Counselling and Wellbeing covers information about anxiety and equips you with helpful tips and strategies you can use to manage it, in addition to a number of handy self help resources.
Sexual health and wellness
Your mental health and wellbeing matters
Good mental wellbeing is essential for you as a learner to reach your academic potential and will continue to contribute to your professional and personal life.
Intimate partner violence in LGBTIQ+ relationships
This information sheet offers support, advice and guidance for LGBTIQ+ identifying people who have suffered domestic abuse and violence. Developed in partnership between Safe Campuses, Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing and Griffith Pride Committee.
Headspace
Hundreds of themed sessions on everything from stress and sleep to focus and anxiety. Includes bite-sized guided meditations for busy schedules and SOS exercises in case of sudden meltdowns.
The Daily Meditation Podcast
Hosted by meditation coach Mary Meckley, this podcast has more than 1000 episodes, each about 10-minutes long. Covers topics of anxiety, depression, breathing, anger and more.
Meditation Minis
Podcast hosted by hypnotherapist Chel Hamilton, Meditation Minis use meditative imagery to assist falling asleep and calming down.
Stop the Rise of STIs
Information on where to get tested, the facts about STIs, contraception, and sexual health myths and truths.
Health and Medical Services
Access preventative and practical help to look after yourself while you study and work. Griffith University Health and Medical Services is an accredited general practice. We provide a range of medical and ancillary services for students and staff. Currently we offer GP consultations, mental health nurse consultations, psychologist and psychiatrist appointments; all vaccinations including flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff; student immunisations for clinical placement; travel vaccinations; and support for drug and alcohol use, sun safety, smoking cessation, and sexual and reproductive health.
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