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Mental wellbeing enables students to cope with stress, realise their abilities, learn and work well, and ultimately contribute to their community
Optimal student wellness includes many factors, such as: physical and mental health, emotional wellbeing, having social connections, being able to build resilience, having clear goal setting and strategies, making good lifestyle choices such as doing physical exercise and having long-term focus. It is essential in the academic journey for students to learn, grow and fulfil their goals.
Randeria ended her presentation with a simple stress-relieving exercise, which involved touching alternate forefingers and thumbs, which she recommends students do before stressful events such as exams. Mrototo then opened up the floor to the Student Representative Council leaders. Mhlongo said black students come from a background that has very limited understanding of mental health and the challenges that students face, such as “black tax”. These challenges are compounded if a student fails and then has to pay back money and is excluded from the university. Some students may use alcohol or substances to cope on a daily basis, but may not realise that is what they are doing, which is why educational platforms are extremely important.
Sibekoo said there is a huge disconnect between the university management and the way students are living on the ground. The rules cannot be stuck to, and that there must be empathy for students. If, for instance, students don’t have food, then food parcels must be supplied.
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