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Grounded UNSW
Hosted by Grounded UNSW · EN
Grounded is a podcast series started by 6 passionate students that intends to improve mental health literacy & upskill employment in the UNSW community.
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Let's Talk: UNSW Mental Health Support (with Jo Cassidy)
Nov 7, 202100:25:20Tap to summarizeSo... there's been a lot of changes to mental health services at UNSW lately and we have a bunch of questions! Is it CAPS or Psychology & Wellness? What is Mental Health Connect and what does it do? Clarify all your queries with this episode led by Sarah, Lucy, and special guest, Jo Cassidy (Team Lead of Mental Health Connect). We delve into the changes, what mental health support is available, how to access it and much much more! Mental health support and resources: UNSW Psychology and Wellness (formerly CAPS - Counselling and Psychological Services) - free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling UNSW Equitable Learning Services - provides UNSW students practical support so that their health condition doesn’t affect their studies: https://student.unsw.edu.au/els Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Mentioned by Jo: Arc UNSW: https://www.arc.unsw.edu.au/ Student Minds UNSW Facebook (for upcoming events): https://www.facebook.com/studentmindsunsw/ Mind Hub UNSW: https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/mind-hub This Way Up (online course): https://thiswayup.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →Project Mind 2021 Winners: Team of Two
Oct 11, 202100:33:18Tap to summarizeThis podcast was formed in 2020 through a UNSW PsychSoc initiative called 'Project Mind' where students aim to improve the mental health of fellow UNSW students. This initiative ran again this year, and the winners of the 2021 Project Mind, Ciaran and Victor are our special guests for this episode. They share their journey with Jaanvi and I-Hsuan, as they talk about how they met, how they came up with their winning idea, and what's more to come! Mental health support and resources: UNSW Psychology and Wellness (formerly CAPS - Counselling and Psychological Services) - free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling UNSW Equitable Learning Services - provides UNSW students practical support so that their health condition doesn’t affect their studies: https://student.unsw.edu.au/els Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →IPT and Planning Your Degree
Sep 20, 202100:19:31Tap to summarizeOne of the most exciting things about university is choosing a path to go down, and one of the most daunting things about university is beginning to question that path. In this episode Sarah and Bassmah sit down to discuss their own experiences with rethinking their field of study, and changing degrees, and give some helpful tips on how to go about making the switch. Nucleus Student Hub: https://nucleus.unsw.edu.au/en Mental health support and resources: UNSW Psychology and Wellness (formerly CAPS - Counselling and Psychological Services) - free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →Your Confessions & Rants (Part II)
Jul 12, 202100:23:57Tap to summarizeIT'S BACK... To date, 'Your Confessions & Rants' is one of our most popular episodes. Since it received so much love and support, we decided to do a Part 2! This time, Sarah and Bassmah read through some new spicy confessions and rants you submitted. Join us for an emotional ride, listening to concerns regarding relationship & friendships to rants about self-hatred and lack of motivation during this time. Please note there are some sensitive topics addressed in this episode so feel free to pause or exit anytime. Mental health support and resources: UNSW Psychology and Wellness (formerly CAPS - Counselling and Psychological Services) - free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling UNSW Equitable Learning Services - provides UNSW students practical support so that their health condition doesn’t affect their studies: https://student.unsw.edu.au/els Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →Boosting Your Employability
Jun 27, 202100:50:18Tap to summarizeDo you know how long a recruiter spends reading your resume? Join hosts, Sarah & Lucy on this EPIC episode with Sedryn Lim, a knowledgeable UNSW Careers Coach. We answered all your questions regarding resumes, cover letters, interviews, standing out from the crowd and more! We also answered live audience questions… This Q&A panel was livestreamed on our Grounded UNSW Facebook page on 4th June 2020. Now, you can listen to it as a podcast on any platform you prefer! UNSW Careers Resources: UNSW Careers Website: https://www.careers.unsw.edu.au/ Cover Letter Checker: https://student.unsw.edu.au/smarthinking-online-writing-support PDF Guides & Examples: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uPozA3asZoOIAMqg6lGY5XG58el3pqfD?usp=sharing Mental Health Support and Resources: UNSW Psychology & Wellness - Free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →Getting Involved at Uni
May 9, 202100:30:38Tap to summarizeIf you've ever been interested in joining clubs and societies, or been curious about getting more involved, this is the episode for you! Eshaa and Bassmah are joined by Kim Chen and Sanjana Jose who are absolute professionals at diving into societies and clubs. From being one of three CGOs for Arc Clubs and double execcing, to being the coordinator of Culture Cafe and director of different subcommittees, this episode's guests have all the tips, tricks, and motivation you need to get more involved with uni and student life, whether you're a fresh first year or a seasoned UNSW student. Mental health support and resources: UNSW Psychology & Wellness - Free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →Your Confessions & Rants
Mar 21, 202100:43:29Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, I-Hsuan and Lucy read the confessions and rants you have submitted. From enjoying quarantine, to mental health, to being a prankster, to pet peeves, tune in to hear the anonymous confessions of your fellow UNSW students. Mental health support and resources: UNSW Psychology and Wellness (formerly CAPS - Counselling and Psychological Services) - free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling UNSW Equitable Learning Services - provides UNSW students practical support so that their health condition doesn’t affect their studies: https://student.unsw.edu.au/els Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →First Year Survival Guide
Mar 7, 202100:37:09Tap to summarizeThe whole team is back together for this episode to reflect on our first year highlights and regrets, and share tips to help you survive, and maybe even thrive, through your first year of uni and beyond! Mental health support and resources: UNSW Psychology and Wellness (formerly CAPS - Counselling and Psychological Services) - free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →What is MHFA?
Feb 21, 202100:39:35Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered what Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is? In this episode, Sarah and Bassmah (who have completed MHFA training) speak to Roisin Trainor, the Health Promotion Coordinator at UNSW and a registered MHFA instructor. Roisin breaks down what MHFA training involves and its importance in a university context. We give you a sneak peek into the content and skills you will learn as well as how you can sign up (for free!). Other than this, great tips and advice were shared about how we can approach, help and guide people around us who may be struggling with mental illness. Resources and information discussed during the episode: Student Minds UNSW - The student voice on mental health, opening minds, creating understanding and connecting students with resources to thrive. They are an outreach program driven by students and supported by UNSW’s Health Promotion Unit: FB - https://www.facebook.com/studentmindsunsw/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studentmindsunsw/?hl=en Newsletter Subscription - https://unsw.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b36bcef739ed255d98d2c48ed&id=c7069c6cfc Volunteer Sign-up - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3GSdGvT4Bw-RxDlhZtTGjSywAo0gm7Ss-kgXj7o6TBiQ2-w/viewform Student Wellbeing & Health UNSW - A page where you can find support if you need help with your personal life, getting your academic success on track or just want to know how to stay safe: https://student.unsw.edu.au/wellbeing This Way Up - Online courses & tools for your mental health: https://thiswayup.org.au/ Mental health support and resources: UNSW Psychology & Wellness - Free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
Transcribe →Quarantining With Love
Feb 7, 202100:51:13Tap to summarizeJust in time for Valentine’s, Sarah and I-Hsuan (Chelsea) sit down with Elisabeth Shaw for some insightful advice on relationships both romantic and platonic! Elisabeth is the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW with a background in clinical psychology, so tune in as we explore the dynamic of how relationships can be impacted during the current pandemic landscape. As mentioned in the podcast, find out more about the resources and Relationships Australia NSW below. Relationships Australia NSW: 1300 364 77 https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/ Specialist organisation on domestic violence: 1800 RESPECT https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Program for males living in violence “Safer Pathways” https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/families-and-communities/safer-pathway Mental health support and resources: UNSW Counselling and Psychological Services - free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students: https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - free online resources: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ To keep up to date with all things Grounded, make sure to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedunsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedunsw/ Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love
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