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UQMind

Locality: Herston

Phone: 33655261

Address: RBWH Herston, QLD, Australia

Website: http://uqmind.org

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25.01.2022 Come join us at the UQ Health Sci Building tomorrow for our first UQMind Coffee Event of the year! Chat with us over FREE cold brew coffee, hot chocolate or tea! Take some time to unwind, check in with your mates, and evaluate your self-care. Mind your mates. ... Mind your wellbeing. Mind your mental health.

25.01.2022 While some of us will welcome the gradual easing of restrictions over the next few months, several others may find it difficult to go back to normal after a long period of social isolation. Due to the fact that many of us haven't experienced something like this type of isolation in the past, it can be difficult to know how we might deal with it. You may start to have feelings of social anxiety or fear of germs even if it's not something you have experienced before. Please... know that you are not alone in this, and given the circumstances, it is completely normal to have these thoughts and feelings. The absolute best thing to do is seek help, especially when your daily life is being affected. Make an appointment with your GP they may be able to refer you onto a psychologist that can help you with strategies to reduce anxiety over the coming months. Check out the info below from Queensland Doctors' Health Programme on how to find a GP. Other things that may help ease anxiety include gradually working your way up to seeing friends/family and being in public places again. Mindfulness & meditation, daily physical activity, good sleep hygiene, and reaching out to loved ones (even over Zoom) can also help with feelings of stress and anxiety. Learn more about mental health during the easing of restrictions in this article on The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-lockdown-made-many- GET A GP - DHASQ 'Docs-4-Students' The QDHP have recruited GPs with a special interest and additional training in the realm of medical student mental health who have kindly offered their time to support YOU. To make use of this fantastic initiative, visit https://dhasq.org.au/find-a-health-professional/ If those recommendations don't cover your needs, message us at UQMind and we can help you find one. Other contacts: Queensland Doctors' Health Programme 24/7 HELPLINE on 07 3833 4352 UQ CRISIS and counselling line on 1300 851 998 Med Student Support Team at https://medicine-program.uq.edu.au/medical-student-support

25.01.2022 Reminder that tomorrow we have our very first blue month event of the year in the form of Symposium!! Come along to the Holt Room at 6pm tomorrow to listen to our fantastic guest speakers give their insights into self-compassion and how we can all benefit from practicing it a little more in our daily lives! To secure your spot sign up at the link below, and as always if you are feeling unwell please do not attend: https://rb.gy/u5gpll

25.01.2022 UQMind's BLUE MONTH kicks off THIS TUESDAY with our foremost event of the year - SYMPOSIUM Come along for a FREE DINNER and a chance to WIN A MYSTERY RAFFLE PRIZE Not to mention our AMAZING line-up of speakers who will talk on and answer your questions about SELF-COMPASSION Secure your meal by registering at: https://rb.gy/u5gpll... Click below on the event to learn more about Symposium and the other awesome events we've got planned for you this month !

24.01.2022 Join us, SWIM - Supporting Women in Medicine, and Med Student Support Team counsellor, Diana Earl THIS WEDNESDAY for a seminar on Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma. These issues will affect all of us to varying degrees during our careers, and building these skills now will assist you in maintaining your future wellbeing! This event will be run both in person AND via *zoom*. ... Be sure to register your spot! See more

23.01.2022 ICYMI Weve announced our speakers for our annual symposium event! Were excited to introduce Dr. James Kirby, Dr. Mellissa Naidoo and Dr. Bryn Bélanger!! SYMPOSIUM will be this Tuesday 15th Sep from 6-8pm! The theme for this year is SELF-COMPASSION- what is it? How can I practice it more? If you've ever wondered any of this, then come along and listen to our fantastic guest speakers as they draw on their wealth of knowledge and experience to shed some light on an incredi...bly important and relevant topic (dinner and a chance to win a mystery door prize included!) IMPORTANT: to secure your Symposium spot, please express your interest via the registration link found in the Facebook event! Remember to click going on the Facebook event to stay up to date with all the details as we kick off a month of awesome activities, prizes and chances to de-stress

23.01.2022 "Internship can be scary, daunting and overwhelming at times. It can also be exciting, rewarding and a step forward in your learning. Take the highs and lows as they come learn to celebrate your successes and learn to grow from your downfalls. Do not burden yourself or suppress any angst/sadness/stress you have reach out to friends and family, take mental health days to destress/offload your worries, and dont ever be afraid to seek professional help if needed. And rememb...er to check in with your colleagues too. Good luck on your brand new exciting adventure we cant wait to welcome you to the hospital! PS feel free to reach out to me if you ever have any questions about internship, the hospital system, or just to have a general chat. " Emma Chan is a UQ Alumni, domestic applicant for QLD, and an intern at Logan Hospital, currently on her Emergency Medicine rotation. Read her full profile and others at: http://uqmind.org/doctor-to-doctor ___________________________________________________________ Internship is a different beast entirely, and, like with med school, each of us finds different strategies to survive. Our new campaign Doctor-to-Doctor presents ongoing reports from the field, from deep in the heart of postgraduate employment. Each focuses on a newly-graduated doctor, from their application to the Internship Campaign to the challenges and rewards of finally working in the real world (including receiving their first medical pay check)! This is the pure unfiltered perspective, and we're here to showcase it all. At the same time, we are hoping to encourage a conversation. Feel free to reach out and discuss any thoughts, concerns and questions. If would like to get involved in writing a piece yourself, please contact the project manager Bryn Bélanger on Facebook or send us a message. We look forward to hearing from you soon! In the meantime, enjoy the upcoming editions.

21.01.2022 Come chill out with your mates at our Wellbeing Fest from 10AM-2PM on Wednesday! UQMind and the UQMS affiliates have a bunch of activities for you to de-stress at the Alumni Court including: Painting pots with UQPaeds Planting succulents with Doctors for the Environment Australia UQ FREE popcorn Fitness activities with Medicine in Motion at UQ ... Bake sale and mindful colouring by TROHPIQ - Towards Rural and Outback Health Professionals in Queensland Board games HEAL-ing Bake Sale with TIME UQ See more

21.01.2022 Instead of relying on people who are struggling to reach out, lets reach out to them first. Here are some simple ways to ask a loved one How are you doing? without specifically asking. #repost @revelatori

20.01.2022 Hey everyone! We are all setup outside of building 69 under the tunnel for our R U OK? Coffee morning! come grab a FREE cold brew coffee, or make yourself a nice cup of tea/hot choccy before you head into your CBL for the day! Well be here until 1pm so if youre heading out of CBL come chat with us too were also handing out cupcakes (just dont forget to use our hand sanitizer so we can be COVID safe)!

18.01.2022 Were handing over our fortnightly social media challenges to Incision UQ for the next 2 weeks! Introducing the IncisionUQ x UQMind Creative Suturing Competition! Show off your suturing practice and your creativity with this new initiative The three most creative ways of suturing will win suture packs courtesy of IncisionUQ!... To participate, please post with the hashtag #SuturingwithIncisionUQ before 30/05/2020 11:59pm. Alternatively, submissions can be emailed to [email protected] Bonus points for using IncisionUQs suturing kits, which are available here: https://uqmsmerchandise.getqpay.com/

18.01.2022 ICYMI We've teamed up with Incision UQ for our fortnightly challenges Check out our photo comp down below: Introducing the IncisionUQ x UQMind Creative Suturing Competition!... Show off your suturing practice and your creativity with this new initiative and the three most creative ways of suturing will WIN SUTURE PACKS courtesy of IncisionUQ! First prize will also get a $20 GIFT CARD of their choice to one of Coles, Woolies, Bunnings, Kmart or Big W! To participate, please post on insta or facebook (feed or story) with the hashtag #SuturingwithIncisionUQ and tag either UQMind or IncisionUQ before 30/05/2020 11:59pm. Alternatively, submissions can be emailed to [email protected] Bonus points for using IncisionUQs suturing kits, which are available here: https://uqmsmerchandise.getqpay.com/

17.01.2022 We are proud to announce our first speaker for Death Cafe, Associate Professor Jason Acworth! Dr Acworth is a Paediatric Emergency Physician with over twenty years of experience, as well as the Medical Lead of the Rapid Response System at the Queensland Children’s Hospital Tickets for Death Cafe are open NOW and are only $5! Take the opportunity to discuss both professional and personal takes on death in a safe space- dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks included!

17.01.2022 Get your painting (and sipping) skills ready!! Tickets go on sale TOMORROW at 6PM Keep an eye on the event page for the link to be posted when tickets go live

17.01.2022 Up tomorrow is our second coffee morning of the year at the Translational Research Institute!! So come along, take a break from classes or study and enjoy a fresh, FREE cup of cold brew iced coffee COVID-safe plans will be followed, but we stress that if you are currently presenting with flu-like symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, please stay home Mind your mates, Mind your wellbeing, Mind your mental health

16.01.2022 Reminder that coming up this week we have arguably our biggest month of the year- Blue Month! Featuring a myriad of action-packed events over the course of the month to help you connect with your peers and learn about mental health Remember to click going on the event below to stay up to date with all the details as we kick off a month of awesome activities, prizes and chances to de-stress Kicking off the month we have SYMPOSIUM this Tuesday 15th Sep from 6-8pm! The theme... for this year is SELF-COMPASSION- what is it? How can I practice it more? If you've ever wondered any of this, then come along and listen to our fantastic guest speakers as they draw on their wealth of knowledge and experience to shed some light on an incredibly important and relevant topic (dinner and a chance to win a mystery door prize included!) IMPORTANT: to secure your Symposium spot, please express your interest at the following link: https://rb.gy/u5gpll

16.01.2022 As we all know, the challenges facing our community arent disappearing overnight. Our hearts go out to the interns especially, and the year that is unfolding very differently to what we expected. There is help out there and you dont have to go through it alone. Please reach out - to friends and family, to Doctors Health Advisory Service QLD, to the Med Student Support Team, to Lifeline, to your GP, or to us. Were in this together, even if it doesnt always feel like it. M...ind your mates, mind your wellbeing and mind your mental health, now more than ever Contacts: Queensland Doctors Health Programme on 07 3833 4352 UQ Crisis and counselling line on 1300 851 998 Med Student Support Team at https://medicine-program.uq.edu.au/medical-student-support

14.01.2022 Blue week continues tomorrow with our belated morning tea for R U OK Day!! Come along to the front of building 69 at the St Lucia campus at 12pm tomorrow for a morning of cold brew, baked goods and catch ups with mates we cant wait to see you there!

13.01.2022 Your chance to WIN!! Continuing our blue month theme, we want to know how you choose to be kind to your mind! it could be catching up with a mate on the weekend, your weekly yoga session...the possibilities are endless! Simply upload a photo to your Instagram or Facebook showing us how you are kind to your mind, tag @uqmind and use the hashtag #kindtoyourUQMind for your chance to win an all-expenses paid picnic for four at Popolo Italian Kitchen and Bar in South Bank! ... Completion closes October 2nd- we cant wait to see your entries!

13.01.2022 Anytime is a great time to start a mindfulness program A few of us at UQMind have tried out Smiling Mind and have to say it's AWESOME and FREE!! And how perfect that they now have a mindfulness program designed to support healthcare workers! Check it out in the post by QDHP below!! Stay mindful friends

13.01.2022 Death cafe is on tonight! Don’t miss out on some delicious pizza, dessert and (non-alcoholic) drinks We have our wonderful speakers, Dr Jason Acworth and Dr Jenny Schafer, facilitating our discussions and giving us first-hand experience of death in the medical field. Hope to see you there! Love UQMind ... Tickets: https://uqminddeathcafe-event.getqpay.com/

12.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day! Remember to take a moment to check in on your mates and see how theyre doing This year the focus is not only on asking the question, but also knowing how to follow up when someone discloses that they are struggling- for some examples see the graphics below, but for more extensive recommendations visit https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask Remember however that its important to check on your friends and family all year round, not just today- in 2020 more ...than ever its important to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling and feel confident enough to make that first step Mind your mates, mind your wellbeing, mind your mental health

12.01.2022 UQMind's BLUE MONTH IS NOT OVER!! We've still got lots of events planned for you - including our Death Cafe coming up NEXT SUNDAY the 27th! Death Cafe is an opportunity for medical students to discuss their personal and professional experiences with death in an open, non-judgmental forum, facilitated by an experienced doctor. Dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided! https://fb.me/e/3qo5jCjCS

12.01.2022 ICYMI Weve teamed up with Incision UQ for our fortnightly challenges Check out our photo comp down below: Introducing the IncisionUQ x UQMind Creative Suturing Competition!... Show off your suturing practice and your creativity with this new initiative and the three most creative ways of suturing will WIN SUTURE PACKS courtesy of IncisionUQ! First prize will also get a $20 GIFT CARD of their choice to one of Coles, Woolies, Bunnings, Kmart or Big W! To participate, please post on insta or facebook (feed or story) with the hashtag #SuturingwithIncisionUQ and tag either UQMind or IncisionUQ before 30/05/2020 11:59pm. Alternatively, submissions can be emailed to [email protected] Bonus points for using IncisionUQs suturing kits, which are available here: https://uqmsmerchandise.getqpay.com/

12.01.2022 As we all know, the challenges facing our community aren't disappearing overnight. Our hearts go out to the interns especially, and the year that is unfolding very differently to what we expected. There is help out there and you don't have to go through it alone. Please reach out - to friends and family, to Doctors Health Advisory Service QLD, to the Med Student Support Team, to Lifeline, to your GP, or to us. We're in this together, even if it doesn't always feel like it. M...ind your mates, mind your wellbeing and mind your mental health, now more than ever Contacts: Queensland Doctors' Health Programme on 07 3833 4352 UQ Crisis and counselling line on 1300 851 998 Med Student Support Team at https://medicine-program.uq.edu.au/medical-student-support

11.01.2022 Reminder that entries are still OPEN for our Blue Month competition and the deadline has been extended to Friday October 9th! Fancy an all-expenses paid picnic for four at Popolo Italian @ South Bank? It couldn’t be easier to enter! All you have to do is upload a photo to your personal Instagram or Facebook showing us how YOU are kind to your mind! The options are endless, but remember to tag @uqmind and the hashtag #kindtoyourUQMind

11.01.2022 California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, what do these three states have in common? Pretty much nothing, besides that I lived in each for at least six years. Moving caused me to reset friends, routines, and myself. Coming to Australia was no different. Working as an analyst with a background in finance I thought I had something to prove in medical school, so I afflicted self-pressure to be eternally on: to be optimistic, to elicit laughter, and to represent my former institu...Continue reading

11.01.2022 ACCESS COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT HERE: Seeking help is just a way of expanding on your strengths, to help you to reach your true potential! ......Continue reading

11.01.2022 Get keen for an absolutely AWESOME UQMind BLUE WEEK from the 14th - 18th of September. UQMind and the affiliates have been working feverishly behind the scenes to put together a huge week of FREE WELLNESS events! Take some time to connect to your body with a GLOW-GA sesh , hear about how to be more kind to yourself at SYMPOSIUM , plant your own succulent at WELLBEING FEST , come chat with us while you enjoy FREE cold brew coffee at R U OK morning tea , and join Rainbow Med UQ for a PJ party & movie night on Friday! Keep an eye out for our event page for the full schedule and be sure to like our UQMind page to follow any special announcements!

11.01.2022 Did you know that painting has been shown to promote stress relief, enhance memory and foster creative and emotional growth?!? That's why we are excited to present our first ever PAINT & SIP event! Join us for an evening of painting to a calming Bob Ross tutorial while sipping champagne/wine/whatever you fancy. This event is BYOB, but all painting materials and cups will be provided. ... Tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis as there are a limited number available due to social distancing requirements. Stay tuned for more details to come

10.01.2022 We are very excited to announce our next clinician for Death Cafe, Dr. Jenny Schafer! Dr Schafer's medical career spans more than 35 years in primary care as a general practitioner, as well as roles in medical education, clinical research, and medical reporting. She continues to serve as Patron of the University of Queensland Medical Society. Tickets for Death Cafe are open NOW and are only $5! Take the opportunity to discuss both professional and personal takes on death in... a safe space- dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks included! https://uqminddeathcafe-event.getqpay.com/

10.01.2022 UQMinds BLUE MONTH IS NOT OVER!! Weve still got lots of events planned for you - including our Death Cafe coming up NEXT SUNDAY the 27th! Death Cafe is an opportunity for medical students to discuss their personal and professional experiences with death in an open, non-judgmental forum, facilitated by an experienced doctor. Dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided! https://fb.me/e/3qo5jCjCS

10.01.2022 What brings you happiness? Its a simple question. If asked this question several years ago, my answer would have reflected my belief that happiness was derived from external things. The more people I endeavoured to connect with, the more goals I set out to achieve, just the more stuff I surrounded myself with, the happier I would be. So I strived for more, to be more. However, the more that occupied my life, the less aligned I was to my true self. In todays world it is very... easy to get caught up by the many distractions competing for your energy. This ultimately creates dissonance between your expectations of what should make you happy and how you truly feel. A number of challenges and events over the last year have completely shifted my perspective on happiness. One being my Observership in Pokhara, Nepal - my first placement in a foreign country. I was nervous, but I instantly fell in love with the beautiful nature and appreciation of the Nepalese culture. One afternoon we visited children in an orphanage, several of whom had muscular dystrophy. Never in my life had I seen such true joy. As we played ball, sung songs and chatted to the children, their eyes were glowing and smiles were brimming. I remember walking back to our house that afternoon amazed by the sheer gratitude of those children; children who had so little, yet appreciated so much. It helped me realise that happiness isnt a direct product of what we have in life, but instead what we choose to be grateful for. What brings you happiness? When asked this now, my answer shows just how far my outlook on life has come. Now I am my happiest when I actually stop and remove myself from my bustling environment. I am my happiest when I take the time out to be grateful for the small, yet not insignificant things in my life. Ive come to realise that when you strip everything away, your happiness is able to shine the most. - Keely Lynch ___________________________________________________________________ Minds of Medicine (MoM) is a photography project aiming to provide insights into life and medical school, one story at a time. The portraits and captions capture the struggles, successes and daily lives of our peers. If you would like to get involved, please send a Facebook message to the UQMind page! If you ever feel like you need support, you can access help from the Queensland Doctors' Health Programme (and DHASQ), which provides confidential services for doctors and medical students. Their 24/7 Phone (07 3833 4352) is staffed by a senior clinician. http://dhasq.org.au/. Should you ever feel at risk of suicide or self harm, please contact Emergency Services on 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

10.01.2022 An incredible turn out for our first ever paint & sip event. Thanks to all that came and we hope you had a wonderful night <3

10.01.2022 Just a reminder that tonight is the LAST NIGHT TO SUBMIT!! Get your pics in no later than 11:59 PM for a chance to WIN A $20 GIFT CARD and/or an Incision UQ SUTURING KIT

10.01.2022 Just a reminder that the #CrazySocks4Docs Day is TOMORROW June 5th. We want to see all of your crazy & colourful socks to raise awareness for the mental health of all doctors and health practitioners around the world! Snap a pic of your most wonderfully crazy socks and use the hashtags #CrazySocks4Docs #CrazySocks4HCW! Tag UQMind as well so we can see your socks and share with our online community to boost awareness! Tell your feet to say cheese!

09.01.2022 DEATH CAFE TICKETS GO ON SALE TONIGHT AT 6PM The tickets are ONLY $5 and that includes DINNER, DESSERT and nonalcoholic DRINKS NOT TO MENTION an opportunity to discuss your personal and professional experiences with death in an open, non-judgmental forum with an experienced clinician. ... When: Sunday 27th September, 6-9pm Where: Innes Room, UQ Union Complex https://fb.me/e/1r2jhNs5a

08.01.2022 QAMSA X AMSA MENTAL HEALTH Humans of Medicine No Time for Sadness... It took her only a second to assess me, and find me wanting. Fake, she sneered at me, on the very day that Donald Trump won the US Presidency in 2016. I cannot describe to you the agony of being harassed out of a public restroom, or of being screamed at on the street by strangers I walk past. I have no words to describe the terror that just going outside can bring, wondering if someone might again take exception to my very existence. And, as I have discovered over the years, there is no pill strong enough to relieve the hopelessness that crushes down every time someone misgenders me. Still though, I’m a medical student, and this is no time for sadness. There are minimum attendance requirements I need to meet; patient histories to take, cannulas to place, operations to observe, and in the hustle of the day I come a distant second. The toll exerts itself later, when I’m home alone and the quiet night closes in, when I cry and cry but still can’t get to sleep. Sometimes, I imagine, my friends wonder, when I don’t turn up for class the next day. Sometimes still, when times are really tough, they find me curled up in a corner at uni, rocking back and forth and trying to summon the courage to go see another patient. No one deserves to be made to feel this way. And yet, overwhelmingly, trans people do. Recent studies show that trans people over 18 are 11 times more likely to attempt suicide compared to the general population, a figure so unimaginably high I can think of no apt descriptor to apply to it. We live in a society that ruthlessly oppresses its most vulnerable. When faced with a problem of this magnitude, raising awareness, although a good place to start, is simply not enough. Nothing less than widespread, systematic change can end this mental health epidemic amongst the trans population. For us as medical students, the task starts within our own institutions. By loudly advocating for an increasingly trans inclusive curriculum in our medical schools, and by taking a stand wherever and whenever we see transphobia play out, whether in class or on placement on the wards, we can ensure that each future generation of doctors to graduate will be the most informed yet. We must not cease in our advocacy until the health outcomes of trans patients match those of others, and I cannot say how long or difficult the road may be. Still though, we are strong, and we must begin. Hailey Bonner

08.01.2022 Calling all internationals who may be feeling a bit homesick join us TOMORROW NIGHT for an evening of board games and food from your home country! Thats right, we will have FREE food inspired by Canadian, American, Singaporean, Chinese and Indian cuisine! We may not be able to go home this year, but that doesnt mean we cant have a taste of home with our international mates.

08.01.2022 Happy #WellnessWednesday from UQMind! With the disruption that COVID has caused to our studies and goals this year, it's normal to have feelings of hopelessness. You may have had plans to fly across the country/world to do an elective that really interests you. You may have had goals to ace your exams this year, but have lost motivation during time in quarantine. You may be in your first year of medicine, looking to make new friends, but are having difficulty due to the soc...ial distancing requirements that came on early in your studies. You may have lost your job due to COVID and are having difficulty supporting yourself. Finally, you may want to travel interstate/overseas to reconnect with family and friends, but can't see that happening in the near future. Let's be honest, 2020 was not what any of us were expecting or hoping for. It's difficult to see a plan for the future and find meaning when these things are continually being disrupted. And that can make you feel hopeless. There are a few strategies you can use to try to ease these feelings. First would be to re-adjust your goals so that they fit within the current environment. Perhaps they need to be microgoals as opposed to long-term goals due to the constant state of change we are in. Ask yourself what you could do today or this week whilst still following restrictions that aligns with your values. Additionally, it's important to share in hope. If you have hope for another person, like a loved one, and they achieve their hopes or dreams, you can experience positive emotions when this happens for them. So let's share more with each other and mind our mates. <3 There are also resources that you can access to discuss feelings of hopelessness and the difficulties you've had this year. Our go-to suggestion is the Medical Student Support Team (MSST)! You can book an appointment with them by emailing [email protected]. To learn more about how you can find some hope in the current environment, read this article: https://theconversation.com/feeling-hopeless-there-are-thin Always remember, mind your mates, mind your wellbeing, and mind you mental health.

08.01.2022 ICYMI Our final iso challenge is up and ENDS SUNDAY! We can understand the stress that comes with exam time, so wed like to know - how do you balance looking after your wellbeing while preparing for end of semester exams? Snap a pic or video and share it to your story with the tags @UQMind and #WellbeingChallenge! ... You'll be entered for a chance to WIN a $30 GIFT CARD for Coles, Big W, Kmart, Woolworths or Bunnings!! Above all though, remember to check in on each other and look after yourself in what is always a stressful part of the semester! Mind your mates, mind your wellbeing, mind your mental health.

07.01.2022 UQMinds BLUE MONTH kicks off THIS TUESDAY with our foremost event of the year - SYMPOSIUM Come along for a FREE DINNER and a chance to WIN A MYSTERY RAFFLE PRIZE Not to mention our AMAZING line-up of speakers who will talk on and answer your questions about SELF-COMPASSION Secure your meal by registering at: https://rb.gy/u5gpll... Click below on the event to learn more about Symposium and the other awesome events weve got planned for you this month !

07.01.2022 A powerful message from the UQMS Indigenous Officer Ella Ceolin. We at UQMind acknowledge the trauma of recent events, racism everywhere and their impact on members of our community. We strongly encourage members of our community to participate in tomorrow's informal lecture on racial injustices in medicine by Dr Bryan Mukandi. Sign up for the lecture here: https://communicate.health.uq.edu.au/em/forms/subscribe.php... We understand the events of the last week have been confronting for many of the members of our cohort. Remember it is completely normal to feel strong emotions in this difficult time, and your emotions are all valid. If anyone is feeling like they need support at this time, please do not hesitate to contact the QLD Doctors Health Programme 24/7 Helpline at 07 3833 4352, or reach out to the Medical Student Support Services Team at the following link: https://medicine-program.uq.edu.au/medical-student-support Now more than ever, remember: mind your mates, mind your wellbeing, mind your mental health

06.01.2022 For our LAST EVENT OF BLUE MONTH we are throwing a PJ Party with Rainbow Med UQ to raise awareness for LGBTQIA+ mental health issues. We’ll be Netflix & chilling with CALL ME BY YOUR NAME and THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE!! Wear your best PJ’s, bring some cozy blankets/pillows and come out for wholesome vibes THIS FRIDAY! Snacks will be provided, but BYO drinks! It will be held at Michaela’s house (the Rainbow Med UQ Event Officer), please message us or Rainbow Med UQ for location details. ALL ARE WELCOME!!

06.01.2022 Today marks the final day of Mens Health Week 2020 - a week meant to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. "Men take their own lives at four times the rate of women (thats five men a day, on average)...Meanwhile, men are less frequent visitors to general practitioners, and the perception is that they dont care about health or that health services are not well-prepared to interact with... men effectively." https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/ This is why it is important to talk about mens mental health. If you have a friend who doesnt seem like himself or may be exhibiting signs of mental illness, let them know youre there for them, that you want to help, and that there are resources available. Our go-to recommendations are the med student support team at [email protected] or the UQ crisis support line at 1300 851 998. Check out the features below that Beyond Blue have been sharing this week of men who are finding ways to cope with their circumstances brought about by COVID-19.

06.01.2022 Excited to announce the WINNERS of our challenge collaboration with Incision UQ!! Awesome to see you all getting creative with your suturing Congrats and watch out for a message from the Incision team with details regarding your prize!

06.01.2022 Got a med-school story or anecdote you think is worth sharing? Were currently accepting submissions for Minds of Medicine, an online photography-based project that aims to highlight and showcase the stories and experiences of our cohort! Simply follow the link below- you can choose to either fill out one of the prompts, or if you have a story already in mind, feel free to put it in the last box. With the current easing of restrictions were looking to recommence the option... of taking photos for posts on campus, but if youd prefer to submit your own photo thats still an option! We cant wait to hear from you! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd4BwNh91q6U5DQwd/viewform

03.01.2022 Join us at Guyatt Park Monday evening 5:30PM for GLOWGA, our very own yoga session with a glow in the dark twist, kindly hosted by Swim UQ! Stressed with uni? Feeling those late-semester blues? Then this is the event for you! Yoga is a great way to de-stress and help release tension all experience levels welcome! Setup begins at 5:30PM sharp with yoga to commence at 6PM, and we ask that if possible please bring your own yoga mat (we will have some to provide but not eno...ugh for everybody!) We can’t wait to see you there!!

03.01.2022 Today marks the final day of Men's Health Week 2020 - a week meant to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. "Men take their own lives at four times the rate of women (that's five men a day, on average)...Meanwhile, men are less frequent visitors to general practitioners, and the perception is that they don't care about health or that health services are not well-prepared to interact with... men effectively." https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/ This is why it is important to talk about men's mental health. If you have a friend who doesn't seem like himself or may be exhibiting signs of mental illness, let them know you're there for them, that you want to help, and that there are resources available. Our go-to recommendations are the med student support team at [email protected] or the UQ crisis support line at 1300 851 998. Check out the features below that Beyond Blue have been sharing this week of men who are finding ways to cope with their circumstances brought about by COVID-19.

02.01.2022 Our final iso challenge is up! We know this is a stressful time for everyone, so wed like to know- how do you balance looking after your well-being with the added stress of preparing for end of semester exams? Our final challenge will be running for THREE weeks, so post to your story for a chance to win a $30 voucher for Coles, Big W, Kmart, Woolworths or Bunnings!! above all though remember to check in on each other and look after yourself in the lead up to what is always a stressful part of the semester!

02.01.2022 Emergency doctors ever ready and prepared, ABCDs their religion and creed, Radiologist sit in their dungeons, their faces illuminated by the hues of the screens, Pathologist splice their specimens, for nothing escapes their microscopic graze, Neurosurgeons ever amazing, for their craft involves delving into the very mind, 4 different specialities, 4 different worlds, ... Centuries of knowledge within their DNA, Couldnt stop a 2-year-old from becoming an orphan, That day A daughter wasnt only robbed of her parents, That day I also felt my remaining innocence ebb away That day - Anon ____________________________________________________________ "Creative Minds" is a new social media campaign we have put together to give students a creative outlet to share and reflect on their experiences in medical school. You can submit creative writing pieces (ex poems, songs, stories, journal entries etc) or visual artwork. If you would like to submit a piece of work, send us a message or email [email protected]! We can't wait to hear from you - in the mean time, enjoy the wonderful pieces created by fellow students and take some time to reflect on your own experiences.

02.01.2022 Happy #WellnessWednesday from UQMind! Today is without doubt one of the most stressful days of the year for many of the members of our cohort- as you receive your end of semester results, it is normal to feel a number of different emotions and to react differently to your friends and those around you. It is important today regardless of your results to remember that you are always worth more than a grade, and any emotions or feelings you are experiencing in response to your r...esults are valid and legitimate. The last semester has been difficult in ways that no one could have expected, and everyone responded differently in reaction to the demands of studying medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this, remember to be kind to yourself- the last six months have undoubtedly been some of the hardest of your university career, and simply coping with the added complexity of the current global crisis is commendable. If you are feeling upset or angry in response to results, remember to take time out for your mental health: call a family member or friend, go for a run, make a favourite meal. Finally, if you are feeling overwhelmed, the following resources are always available to all UQ medical students: Queensland Doctors' Health Programme 24/7 HELPLINE on 07 3833 4352 UQ CRISIS and counselling line: 1300 851 998 Med Student Support Team: https://medicine-program.uq.edu.au/medical-student-support Mind your mates, mind your wellbeing, mind your mental health

02.01.2022 Got a med-school story or anecdote you think is worth sharing? We're currently accepting submissions for Minds of Medicine, an online photography-based project that aims to highlight and showcase the stories and experiences of our cohort! Simply follow the link below- you can choose to either fill out one of the prompts, or if you have a story already in mind, feel free to put it in the last box. With the current easing of restrictions we're looking to recommence the option... of taking photos for posts on campus, but if you'd prefer to submit your own photo that's still an option! We can't wait to hear from you! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd4BwNh91q6U5DQwd/viewform