Health and wellbeing topics
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Safety on public transport
Public transport is one of the safest ways to get around and with some awareness and planning, you can stay even safer. -
Staying safe on campus
Your safety is a priority at Deakin. Taking on board our safety tips will help ensure you are always in a safe environment. -
Bullying and cyber bullying
Bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed towards a person or group, that creates a risk to both physical and mental health and safety. -
Consent
Sex without consent is considered sexual assault and is against the law. So it is important for you to know just what ‘consent’ means. -
Sleep difficulties
Common sleep difficulties include having trouble falling asleep, worrying or thinking too much in bed, or waking up frequently and having trouble getting back to sleep. -
The importance of a good night's sleep
The benefits of sleep go beyond boosting your mood and energy levels. Adequate sleep can benefit your heart, weight, mind and more. -
Coping with breakups
While there’s no magic formula to end the pain of a breakup, having healthy coping mechanisms is essential to getting over your ex and moving on. -
Family planning and unintended pregnancy
Family planning is about making informed decisions about your reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing. -
Healthy romantic relationships
People who have healthy romantic relationships are more likely to feel happier and satisfied with their lives. So, what's healthy and what's not? -
Sexuality and relationships
There’s no right or wrong when it comes to sexuality; your sexuality – who you are attracted to – is your business and comes down to what feels right for you. -
Coming out
Our sexuality is part of our personal identity. Hiding part of your identity can lead to emotional pain and unhappiness. -
Challenging friendships and interpersonal conflict
Conflict arises because we're unable to see what another person needs. If the conflict isn’t resolved or it escalates, it can damage the relationship.