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Let's Talk: UNSW Mental Health Support (with Jo Cassidy)

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So... 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/

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        Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel

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