Welcome to a life of bipolar! It’s amazing, and it sucks (insert irony emoji here). I write this for one reason and one reason only: to broaden our awareness of the mental health conditions distributed throughout our society. Somatic conditions are...
Keeping our bodies hydrated is important for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is vital to keep our bodies hydrated to maintain our physical health. Secondly, by drinking enough water we can improve our mental health so that we are able to make...
We are in tough tricky times at the moment and right now we need to help each other in whatever way we can. There are several things you can do to give a helping hand and make a difference during COVID-19 so we are all standing together at the end...
We are constantly told that adopting mindfulness practices will improve sleep, studying and general wellbeing. Often than not we are taught the practices that we must adopt, whether it be meditation, new routines or changes to our daily activities...
Ok, so I know what you’re thinking: “Uh, I’m pretty much an expert at that already, thanks; I happen to be doing nothing right now, instead of studying”. But did you know that doing nothing is actually really good for you? And also, you’re reading –...
It’s holiday time which means no more reason to stress or feel anxious right? Not exactly. Just because exams are over doesn’t mean we should stop looking after ourselves. The only person who can take care of your mental health is you. It’s...
by Amy Carlon Juggling university, work and your personal life sometimes feels like you have no time left to take care of yourself. Although it can be hard, the key is to take a step back and make sure you’re looking after your own health too...
Congratulations – you’ve come this far on the #BetterInRed challenge! We hope you’ve seen results, improved fitness, met new people and felt the benefits of an active lifestyle. So what’s next? The weather is getting cooler, the evenings are getting...
We all like to think we’re on top of things, but chances are that sometimes being a uni student will be stressful. You might be trying to balance your social life, class schedule and part-time job, or you could be an online student trying to juggle...
Ever heard the expression ‘healthy, wealthy and wise’? Head along to CSU’s Wellness and Wellbeing Expo, and you could be on track to becoming all of these things! The Expos are running on all CSU campuses in March, and include great info, workshops...
