Tactile Playbox: Touching base about Exams | St Lucia
Drop by the Tactile Playbox with our Student Advisors to destress with some kinetic sand and talk about exams, extensions, and your wellbeing. Play has been shown to significantly decrease stress and increase social and coping skills, performance and cognitive ability, so come by and relax with us! (1-2)
References
- Glynn M, Webster J. THE ADULT PLAYFULNESS SCALE - AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT. Psychological reports. 1992;71(1):83–103.
- Magnuson CD, Barnett LA. The Playful Advantage: How Playfulness Enhances Coping with Stress. Leisure sciences. 2013;35(2):129–44.
About Uni Mental Health Day
Celebrate 2026 UMHD with UQ
University ‘Uni’ Mental Health Day (UMHD) is an annual campaign held around the world to bring awareness and focus to the unique challenges students face to their mental health and social and emotional wellbeing when studying and working at a university.
Take some time to remind yourself, peers and loved ones to take care for one's mental health and wellbeing. UMHD is hosted by UQ Health Promotion. Learn more about UMHD here.
Program
Location | Date | Time | Venue |
| Dutton Park | Thursday 16 April | 10am – 12pm | Inner Space |
| Herston | Tuesday 5 May | 11.30am – 1pm | Central Breezeway (Outside Cafe Dose) |
| Gatton | Tuesday 12 May | 11.30am – 1pm | Central Walkway |
St Lucia | Thursday 15 May | 12 – 5pm | Great Court, St. Lucia |
