Mental health for CSU students in Albury fair
12 SEPTEMBER 2016
Activities to promote good mental health will be highlighted to students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga this week.The Well Fair week is designed to show how simple actions and behaviours can help people maintain a healthy outlook on life all year round.CSU lecturer and Endorsed Nurse Practitioner in Mental Health Mr Hamish Alker-Jones said research has shown that connecting to others, giving, being active, taking notice of surroundings and continuous learning all help people stay healthy mentally."Belonging to something, in this case the University and the wider community, promotes interactions and leads to support. This leads to connections to others that maximise resilience and provide help when it is needed," said Mr Alker-Jones, who is with CSU's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health.The first event, an active fun run for student and staff teams, will be staged around the campus, commencing at 4.30pm on Tuesday 13 September.CSU students will then be encouraged to maintain healthy behaviours during a Well-Fair on Thursday 15 September from 11.30am to 1.30pm, in and around the sports and recreation space at CSU in Albury-Wodonga. The fair will feature live music, a bucking bull and petting zoo.Students will also be encouraged to make new connections, as they will be joined at the fair by 50 international students and staff from the University's Melbourne Study Centre.A Trivia Night will be held at the G on Thursday night from 7pm.In the spirit of giving, donations will be collected during the week's activities for Beyond Blue.
Media Note:
To organise interviews and pictures with Mr Alker-Jones before and during the events, contact CSU Media.
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