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 of success.
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Dealing with culture shock
Studying in Australia can offer you a lot of exciting opportunities, but it can feel overwhelming at first.
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Living away from home
Leaving your family and living somewhere new can be overwhelming: here are some ways to cope.
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Sleep difficulties
Common sleep difficulties include having trouble falling asleep, thinking too much in bed, or waking up frequently.