Promoting mental health on campus
‘Prevention is better than cure, but help is always at hand’’ was the big message of the Mental Health event today at Flinders.
Lecturer’s community spirit is the pride of SA
Associate Professor Sharon Lawn’s career in mental health has been acknowledged with a South Australian Pride of Australia medal.
Neighbourhood links to health and wellbeing
People who live in safer, cleaner and friendly neighbourhoods experience higher levels of health and wellbeing as they age.
Australians work too hard
Overwork is significantly impacting the mental health and wellbeing of Australians, a Flinders University labour studies expert warns.
Indigenous health’s holistic success
A new report shows personal care plans based on a client’s own goals, along with structured systems of support for self-management, are two of the most effective strategies to manage chronic health conditions in Aboriginal communities.
Attention to mental health boosts academic performance
Primary school students whose mental health and wellbeing improved through KidsMatter showed better academic performance equivalent to having up to six months extra schooling.