UNSW resources
UNSW Student Life has information and social events to help you manage your wellbeing.
The UNSW social media directory contains links to all the relevant social media pages for the different faculties.
Stay connected with the UNSW community while studying online.
UNSW social media
Use the directory of UNSW accounts to find the social media pages useful for you.
Digital detox
Explore Arc UNSW Student Life for tips on undertaking a digital detox
Social digital wellbeing
Technology is prevalent in our society and it is important to understand how our online presence and activities can impact our wellbeing. Social media can have positive and negative impacts on your life and wellbeing.
This section contains useful information and tools to help you manage the impact of social media on your digital wellbeing.
Social media
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Social media can have a positive or negative impact on our digital wellbeing, therefore it is useful to know how to maintain a healthy relationship with social media. Explore the UNSW Facebooking Resource for tips on how best to manage your social media presence at university. Watch this video to learn more about the benefits of social media and explore this video for greater insight on how social media can affect our mental health. |
| Positives | Negatives |
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| Preventing isolation | Cyberbullying |
| Building and maintaining relationships | Physical and mental health issues |
| Reducing loneliness | Social exclusion |
| Promoting connections with friends, family, and communities | Time wasting and decrease in productivity |
| Providing increased opportunities for inclusion i.e. people with disabilities | Proliferation of misinformation and disinformation |
| Raising awareness of health issues | Addiction |
Cyberbullying
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Cyberbullying is a form of harassment or abuse, conducted online, mostly via social media platforms. Young people are most likely to experience cyberbullying, particularly women and people who identify as LGBTQI+. Cyberbullying can include targeted and persistent attacks on an individual, obscene or offensive messages, threats and sharing intimate photos or videos without consent. Being a victim of cyberbullying can lead to stress, anxiety, loneliness, and thoughts of self-harm. For more information examine this UNSW report on cyberbullying or explore the UNSW counselling web page for useful links and resources. |
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Nomophobia
Nomophobia is the irrational fear of not being able to access your mobile device. It involves feelings of stress and anxiety and is gaining recognition as a mental health concern. People with nomophobia continuously check their devices and fear being unable to communicate with others or access information.
There is concern amongst psychiatrists that people who experience anxiety and depression could rely on their phones to escape social situations, further exacerbating feelings of loneliness, stress and anxiety.
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You can manage your dependence on your phone by:
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