Video games: Could they improve mental health?

Moving to Australia for study: tips to help International Students adjust to a new country

Studying at University is hard enough, but there are many students who move away from family and friends in their home country to study. In today's episode, John and Steph are joined by Em - a student who has recently obtained Australian Citizenship, but knows all too well the challenges that come with being an international student. They discuss how daunting moving to a new country can be, along with some of the hardest challenges Em faced, and strategies for overcoming them. ------------- University of Adelaide support services: Disability support: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/disability/ [https://www.adelaide.edu.au/disability/] Counseling support: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling/ [https://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling/] International student support: https://international.adelaide.edu.au/international-student-support [https://international.adelaide.edu.au/international-student-support]     Links to services discussed in the episode: Global IQ connect: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/global-iq-connect/ [https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/global-iq-connect/] Breakfast Club: https://youx.org.au/support/studentcare/financialwelfare/breakfast-club/ [https://youx.org.au/support/studentcare/financialwelfare/breakfast-club/] YouX Lunches (and other events): https://youx.org.au/interests/events/ [https://youx.org.au/interests/events/] ISS newsletter: https://international.adelaide.edu.au/international-student-support/international-student-news#previous-editions [https://international.adelaide.edu.au/international-student-support/international-student-news#previous-editions] Student finance information: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/ [https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/]     Have thoughts or suggestions for the show? We’d love to hear them on the Wellbeing Hub’s page [https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/tag/what-messes-with-your-head/connect-on-social-media] or on our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uofastudentwellbeing/?hl=en].   This podcast was created by employees of the University of Adelaide for the University, however the views and opinions expressed on the show are those of the individuals, not the University itself.     See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Men discussing mental health: why talking can be difficult and how can we start the conversation. - Episode 5

Mental health can be difficult to talk about at the best of times – but for blokes, it can seem almost impossible to talk about it with other men. In this episode, John and Steph sit down with Alex – someone who’s had struggles with mental health and spent time in therapy to work through it all. They discuss the differences between men talking about mental health with men compared to women, the societal norms that allow those differences, finding the language to discuss it and how to start talking about mental health with friends. ------------- University of Adelaide support services and resources: Wellbeing hub (mental and physical health tips and information): https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/ [https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/] Disability support: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/disability/ Counselling support: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling/ International student support: https://international.adelaide.edu.au/international-student-support Links to support services mentioned in this episode: https://au.reachout.com/ [https://au.reachout.com/] https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/find-a-mental-health-professional [https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/find-a-mental-health-professional] https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/mental-health [https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/mental-health] Links to research used in the episode: https://www.optimonk.com/gender-targeting-the-differences-between-men-and-women/ [https://www.optimonk.com/gender-targeting-the-differences-between-men-and-women/] https://popsters.com/blog/post/how-men-and-women [https://popsters.com/blog/post/how-men-and-women] http://pioneera.com/content/blog/toxic-to-positive-productivity?hs_amp=true [http://pioneera.com/content/blog/toxic-to-positive-productivity?hs_amp=true] https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6387-employee-breaks.html [https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6387-employee-breaks.html] https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/toxic-productivity/ [https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/toxic-productivity/] Have thoughts or suggestions for the show? We’d love to hear them on the Wellbeing Hub’s page or on our Instagram. This podcast was created by employees of the University of Adelaide for the University, however the views and opinions expressed on the show are those of the individuals, not the University itself. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Video games: Could they improve mental health?

Firmly held beliefs about video games helping or hindering mental health have always existed. While many people may view video games as antisocial, and something that negatively affects mental health, is this truly accurate? John and Steph discuss how video games have affected their own mental health, whether there is a point where games become unhelpful, and the many factors that affect where that tipping point lies.    Research used for this episode:  https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/cyber.2021.0252  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/18/national/social-issues/video-game-addiction/ https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h00599/amp/ https://www.ipe.com/current-edition/briefing-japan-emerging-from-its-invisible-lockdown/10049837.article https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_lockdowns_in_Italy http://matthewbarr.co.uk/bartle/ https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-emotions-with-distraction-2797606  https://www.psychologyofgames.com/2016/07/why-do-achievements-trophies-and-badges-work/  https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2826&context=etd  https://ludogogy.co.uk/achievements-in-games/  https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cyber.2020.0027  https://games.jmir.org/2021/2/e26575    -------------  Have thoughts or suggestions for the show? We’d love to hear them at: studentwellbeing@adelaide.edu.au This podcast was created by employees of the University of Adelaide for the University, however the views and opinions expressed on the show are those of the individuals, not the University itself.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Study stress: what affects our study and why do we have trouble asking for help?

When it comes to study, it can be hard to recognise when you need help and overcome the barriers to actually ask for help. Steph and John are joined by University of Adelaide student Asirah to explore the reasons why it can be difficult to ask for support, including fear of failure, cultural differences, family pressure and much more. Hear different tips that have helped them with overcoming those barriers and what’s helped (or hindered) along the way.    ------------- University of Adelaide study support services:  Disability support: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/disability/   Counseling support: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling/   International student support: https://international.adelaide.edu.au/international-student-support   Wellbeing Hub: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/ -------------  Links to research used in the episode:  https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/93-per-cent-of-international-students-suffering-poor-mental-health-due-to-no-on-campus-study-survey-finds/8out2dcpd  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1028315319861362  https://internationaleducation.gov.au/International-network/Australia/InternationalStrategy/EGIProjects/Documents/ORYGEN%20-%20International%20Student%20Mental%20Health%20and%20Physical%20Safety%20June%202020.pdf   https://www.jstor.org/stable/3447777   https://www.latrobe.edu.au/nest/5-unexpected-perks-mature-age-study/   -------------  Have thoughts or suggestions for the show? We’d love to hear from you at: studentwellbeing@adelaide.edu.au This podcast was created by employees of the University of Adelaide for the University, however the views and opinions expressed on the show are those of the individuals, not the University itself.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dating: Who pays for the first date (and other modern dating conundrums)? - Episode 2

Navigating different personalities, people and intense emotions can be tricky! From dating app disasters and decoding societal expectations to finding love.  John and Steph discuss the pitfalls and perks of modern dating. While sharing what they’ve learned about themselves and society in the process.  -------------  The research used for this episode:  https://takeatumble.com.au/insights/lifestyle/online-dating-statistics/  https://www.savings.com.au/news/aussies-spend-43-billion-a-year-on-dating-apps  https://drparas.medium.com/fear-of-commitment-millennials-biggest-struggle-in-relationship-1e24f98e8a40  https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220104-are-gen-z-more-pragmatic-about-love-and-sex  https://dailytargum.com/article/2022/02/recent-survey-finds-that-millennials-generation-z-show-increased-interest-in  https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/commitment-for-millennials-is-it-okay-cupid/  https://mashable.com/article/men-women-gender-roles-online-dating  https://hbr.org/2021/04/who-should-pay-on-a-first-date  https://medium.com/illumination/heres-why-men-should-be-paying-for-the-first-date-9d49f78bcf68  https://money.com/valentines-day-men-pay-first-date/  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02654075221090494#sec-8  https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/02/if-you-want-marriage-equals-then-date-equals/606568/  https://contexts.org/blog/social-pressure-to-appear-masculine-leads-straight-men-to-have-unwanted-sex/  https://livingwell.org.au/well-being/being-a-man/  https://www.mindshiftwellnesscenter.com/pressures-of-society-on-men/   -------------  Have thoughts or suggestions for the show? We’d love to hear them on the  Wellbeing Hub’s page (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/tag/what-messes-with-your-head/connect-on-social-media) or on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uofastudentwellbeing/?hl=en) This podcast was created by employees of the University of Adelaide for the University, however the views and opinions expressed on the show are those of the individuals, not the University itself.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.