Psychological Wellbeing
The World Health Organisation defines psychological wellbeing as a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. At CSU we understand the importance of creating balance in life, and empowering individuals to be the best they can be. The following links provide an interesting array of internal and external information that aids in supporting psychological wellbeing.
Internal resources:
| EAP |
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, independent and confidential counselling and support services for all CSU employees and their immediate families. |
| Managers Helpline | A telephone-based service designed to support managers in proactively addressing issues at an early stage, and to provide access to useful HR resources. |
| Work/Life balance | Details the policies and procedures to facilitate and improve balancing career and personal commitments. |
External provider links:
| Improve work/life balance | A proactive approach to achieving balance in work, family and life commitments. |
| Stuck in a rut | 7 simple steps to changing your life. |
| Black Dog Institute | The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mood disorders through high quality translational research, clinical expertise and national education programs. |
| beyondblue | beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders in Australia. |
| Lifeline | Lifeline provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services in addition to national services and campaigns that promote emotional wellbeing, encourage help seeking, and address suicide prevention and awareness. |
| E-couch | E-couch is a self-help interactive program with modules for depression, generalised anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief. |
| MoodGYM | MoodGYM is a free self help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people vulnerable to depression and anxiety. |
Have we missed anything? Do you know of any other organisations that should be included in our Wellness program? Please email your suggestions to healthyu@csu.edu.au