Welcome to the College Mental Health podcast where Associate Professor Caroline Heim and Dr Christian Heim answer university student questions about mental health. In this first episode students question whether a work-life balance is possible for young people, ask for tips about how get through uni with ADHD and want to know which foods can boost your mental health.
How do you stay true to yourself when friends, social media and the world around you are pulling you in different directions? In part two of this three-part series, Christian speaks to Caroline’s first-year students about accepting who you are, having the courage to be different, and practical ways to discover your identity. He also explores how we can accept ourselves while still continuing to change.
Who are you, and how much of your identity can you change? In the first episode of this three-part series, Christian speaks to Caroline’s first-year students about the parts of identity we inherit and those we can choose. He also explores the seven layers of identity and how our choices shape who we become.
What happens when thoughts, emotions, old patterns or trauma start to feel like part of who you are? In the final episode of this identity series, Christian answers students’ questions about repetitive thoughts, emotional triggers and trauma. He also shares practical exercises for gaining more control over your inner world and separating what has happened to you from who you are.