Your health and wellbeing
You can only succeed at your studies if you are mentally and physically well, so it’s important to prioritise your wellbeing in the same way you prioritise your studies.
Our Wellbeing at Deakin page features all the services that are available to you as a student – including our medical centres, counselling, chaplains and sporting facilities – as well as a range of resources that will empower you to look after yourself while you’re studying, including the DeakinWELLBEING app.
Health and wellbeing articles
A good place to start when considering how you can boost your mental and physical health is our database of health and wellbeing articles. The articles cover a wide range of health-related topics and common challenges students deal with, as well as ways to cope. Explore some of the articles below.
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Developing study resilience
Resilience is a necessary skill for coping with life’s inevitable obstacles and one of the key ingredients to study success.
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Getting balance in your life
Achieving balance in your life is an ongoing process that will allow your to fit all of your priorities into your life without becoming overwhelmed.
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness can help you start to manage stress, improve your academic performance, strengthen relationships with others and boost self-esteem.
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Transitioning to university life
It’s common to struggle with change, even if it’s an exciting change such as starting university. Here are some ways to cope.