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    Information sheets

    Explore a collection of evidence-informed information sheets created by Griffith University counsellors, designed to inform and support your mental health and wellbeing.

    These sheets offer practical tools to help you navigate life’s challenges, with select materials available in languages other than English. 

    3 Good health and well-being

    Sustainable Development Goals

    Griffith University is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to tackling global challenges around good health.

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    Adjusting to uni life can be difficult for anyone. Discover helpful beginner tips and advice for feeling at home in your new routine at university such as making friends, staying on top of your study, and more.

    Adjusting to uni (English)

    This info sheet provides information and tips for identifying alcohol and substance addiction, steps for recovery, and a brief list of some common drugs with descriptions and effects.

    Alcohol and other drugs (English)

    This resource covers information about the impact sleep deprivation can have on your academic performance and lifestyle, as well as steps and strategies you can take to improve your sleep patterns.

    Sleep matters (English)

    A natural disaster in a community can be distressing, and it is normal to experience a range of emotions. There is a lot that family, friends, volunteers and professionals can do to help those affected. This information sheet will outline some useful skills that will help with your recovery.

    Natural disasters (English)

    It can be difficult adjusting to life at uni let alone fitting in and making friends. This info sheet will give you some handy tips for connecting with others on your student journey.

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    Japanese Vietnamese

    If you are stressed out by the thought of exams, or feel hopeless and paralysed in the lead up to exam time, this info sheet will provide you with some techniques to become more resilient and adaptable.

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    Japanese Vietnamese

    This resource written by Counselling and Wellbeing covers information about anxiety and equips you with helpful tips and strategies you can use to manage it, in addition to a number of handy self help resources.

    English Chinese

    Japanese Vietnamese

    This resource provides information about and education for healthy relationships, consent, sexually transmitted infections, sexual and reproductive health, and contraception.

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    Japanese Vietnamese

    Good mental wellbeing is essential for you as a learner to reach your academic potential and will continue to contribute to your professional and personal life.

    English Chinese

    Japanese Vietnamese

    Intimate partner violence in LGBTIQ+ relationships

    This information sheet offers support, advice and guidance for LGBTIQ+ identifying people who have suffered domestic abuse and violence. Developed in partnership between Safe Campuses, Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing and Griffith Pride Committee.

    Health and Medical Services

    Access preventative and practical help to look after yourself while you study and work. Griffith University Health and Medical Services is an accredited general practice. We provide a range of medical and ancillary services for students and staff. Currently we offer GP consultations, mental health nurse consultations, psychologist and psychiatrist appointments; all vaccinations including flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff; student immunisations for clinical placement; travel vaccinations; and support for drug and alcohol use, sun safety, smoking cessation, and sexual and reproductive health. 

    Health services

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