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Serotonin from nature
![green healthy plant image - links to body health page](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-08/green-plant-water-plant-35196.jpg?h=2efffd24&itok=XTqQZbgM)
This generation’s children are our pets, and our pets are our plants. I have many pet plants - how about you?
Checking in on my international friends
![friends walking on the beack](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/beach-ga9275ad2d_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=4yIExK5M)
Our university is such a big institution and we are very much living in a global world (even during a pandemic). With this in mind I’ve been thinking about how many international student friends I have and how long it has been since they have been home to see their families.
Talking sex
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Nothing truly makes me more terrified than the prospect of sex talk with my doctor. The only thing that gives me confidence is the knowledge that sexual wellbeing is a really important and often neglected subject. (Author: Yasmine)
Adelaide’s hidden Japanese gem
Adelaide’s Himeji Garden located in South Terrace is a whimsical daydream that I’m so glad I visited. Was I the only one who didn’t realise Adelaide had this garden?
Stigma and help-seeking
Content warning: This piece mentions suicide and mental illness. Some of the material might be distressing. We encourage you to take a break from reading if you need and take time to process the material. If you need support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit the University’s Counselling website.
Busy October in Adelaide
![Halloween pumpkin](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/szabo-janos-0d5-_kjfddk-unsplash.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=Aua3Jbpa)
Adelaide is not boring, you just have to know where to look for all the fun stuff.
A dose of moderna
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I have officially had my first dose of Spikevax (Moderna). Yay! Getting vaccinated is another to-do item I have had to tick off my list and it was certainly weighing me down.
Social battery
![cartoon battery that is leaking](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/dead-battery-1623377_960_720.png?h=334fe690&itok=amKJrqC7)
Mid semester break is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, visit somewhere new, or perhaps stay out partying. However, this can be so exhausting.
Religion & community
Sometimes it seems like there is such a sense of community in religion, particularly at university, and this year I got to experience a little bit of it myself. (Author: Yasmine)
Monsters, inner struggle & stigma
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In the age of media, constant dopamine hits and perfection – pretending like you’re fine is an easy skill to master. Continue reading for my thoughts on showcasing your inner struggles.