Counselling and Careers Development Unit

CCDU Workshops, Groups, Presentations & Events Information on events related to Journey to Employability, Graduate Recruitment & Personal Development

Educational Resources to Help You Cope Resources to help you cope better in dealing with challenges such as stress, addiction, gender based violence, abortion, living away from home, etc.

Getting Active Geting involved in the CCDU volunteer programme, mentorship, student awareness campaigns and dialogues.

Study skills Good study skills are key to success at university. Learn how to digest large amounts of information at a quicker pace. Tips on note taking, time management, improving your memory and managing stress.

Adulting through University – dealing with exam stressLearn to recognise three signs of anxiety and stress experienced during exam time and how four factors (lifestyle, psychology, methods of studying and being uninformed about course requirements and lecturers’ expectations can contribute to these feeling and tips on how to counter them. Wishing you good luck for the exams!

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Stress busters If you’re living with high stress levels, you’re putting your entire well-being at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional equilibrium, as well as your physical health. It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life.

Mental health topics Information about depression, anxiety, healthy relationships, academic stress and dealing with trauma and bereavement.

Wits Gender Equity Office Provides a safe and confidential space with full-time counselling support to complainants and victims of GBH.

Wits Student Crisis line Support for students experiencing emotional and psychological distress. The toll-free line is managed by professionals and is available 24/7/365. Call: 0800 111 331.