Mental Health
Starting a new journey in a new country, while separated from family and friends, can cause feelings of loneliness, anxiety and isolation for some. Did you know that one in six people living in Australia are currently experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or both.
What is mental health?
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential and can cope with the normal stresses of life.
Are you affected?
According to Headspace’s latest research, close to two-thirds of students surveyed reported high or very high psychological distress at some point during the past 12 months. Be proactive with your mental health:
- Answer 10 questions to determine if you have been affected by depression or anxiety and the next steps to take
- Learn more about mental health and wellness
- Get started with a free, personalised self-help tool
- Access this free Mindfulness course
Are you thriving or surviving at work?
- Take this 6-minute survey to measure your wellbeing and how you can improve
- Read these 8 ways to improve your mental health at work
- Ted Talks on managing stress
Exam time = stress time
Balancing study and life can be tricky! If you need help during this time, look at these resources:
- How to study effectively with these top 10 tips
- Coping with anxiety
- Ted Talks on managing stress
Where to get help?
- Headspace is National Youth Mental Health Foundation and its services are free or low cost and confidential. It has over 100 locations over Australia.
- Lifeline is 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support providing suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance via telephone, face-to-face and online
- Beyond Blue provides extensive list of national helplines and websites