BOUNCEUP

We would like to invite students to listen through our self-help material. We offer some tips and information on how to maintain a healthy mental state the academic period of study. Other topics include how to keep yourself active and be creative, how to combat boredom and take interesting study breaks, and how to manage anxiety. We also offer skills on how to be resilient - an important skill during times of stress and rapid change.

We offer information about living in harmony with others during the academic period of study. Relationships are important, but may become strained during difficult periods. We can all become better at managing our relationships and improve our listening and communication skills. These skills will stand you in good stead during your university career, but also in the future.

Wondering about tests and exams approaching? Now is a good period to prepare not only academically, but mentally as well. Information on how to manage stress during tests and exams is also available.

The podcasts #BounceUP# are a fun way to stay informed about mental health issues. You can now take us along with you wherever you go!

Finally, remember even though it is important to look after your health and wellbeing, the aim is to maintain optimal wellness habits for the rest of your life.

The SCU staff compiled the documents by consulting reliable sources. If you are interested in any of the references, please send an email to [email protected].

The resources should not be seen as a replacement for psychotherapy or medical advice - they are merely for your information. If you are concerned about anything and would rather talk about it, please contact us on [email protected] to set up an appointment.

Happy reading and listening!

 

Episode 1: How to be more Resilient

This podcast is aimed at enhancing the mental health of students at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Episode 2: Understanding Relationships

This podcast is aimed at enhancing the mental health of students at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Episode 3:Understanding Depression

This podcast is aimed at enhancing the mental health of students at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Episode 4 - Creating and maintaining a routine with Online Learning

This podcast episode aims to provide valuable information on how our university students can create and maintain a workable routine with Online Learning. What to include in one's routine, productivity, motivation, boundaries, communication and self care are some of the important aspects which...

Episode 5 - Self-compassion and mental health

his podcast episode is on “Self-Compassion: the Ultimate Health Guide. The inner voice as the supportive friend”. Research shows that self-compassion can lower levels of anxiety and depression. People who are self-compassionate tend to recognize their suffering and are kinder to...

Episode 6 - Understanding Anxiety

This is our 6th podcast episode. For this episode, we will unpack what anxiety is, what are common symptoms of anxiety, what can contribute to anxiety and how anxiety is treated. Practical tips and advice on how to manage anxiety will also be explored. Our expert speaker for this episode is...

Episode 7 - Thinking Traps - unhelpful thinking patterns & how to change them

This episode is on “thinking traps” and has been inspired by Aron Beck’s cognitive model, which explains that at times our thoughts can become distorted and influence our view of ourselves, others, the world and the future. Everyone experiences thinking traps to some degree. As...

Episode 8 - Gender Based Violence: Prevention and Support

This is the 8th podcast episode in the Student Counselling Unit's Mental Health and Wellbeing podcast series. In this episode we will unpack an extremely important topic, namely Gender Based Violence. We will explore some of the following questions, (1) what constitutes GBV? (2) How should we...

Episode 9 - Suicide Prevention

This podcast episode is proudly brought to you by the Student Counselling Unit at the University of Pretoria. The expert guest speaker for this podcast episode is Ms Vanishaa Gordan, the Operations Manager from Sadag (South African Depression and Anxiety Group). Ms Gordan will be sharing valuable...

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