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05/03/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸?

Overthinking can sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, or low mood. The 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 (𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗧) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 can help you develop healthier thinking patterns that support positive emotions and behaviours.

This 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, facilitated by psychologists from Student Counselling and Development, allows you to work through practical tools and strategies at your own pace.

📍 The programme is available on 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
📅 Runs from 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
✔ You can sign up at any time

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻:
• Log into Blackboard
• Select Organisations
• Choose Student Counselling and Development
• Select the REBT Programme
• Register using the group sign-up sheet
• Access the course content

Taking care of your mental wellbeing starts with small steps.

04/03/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

You do not have to face challenges alone. The 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, in partnership with SADAG, offers confidential telephonic counselling and referrals whenever you need support.

This service is available 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸.

If you need someone to talk to, reach out:

📞 0800 00 6363
📩 SMS 43302
📧 helpline@sadag.org

Seeking help is a positive step towards caring for your mental wellbeing.

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28/02/2026

𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲

I pledge to take action against eating disorders by ensuring that my peers can access the support they need.

Support starts with awareness. It grows through conversation. It strengthens through community.

We invite you to stand with us.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.

27/02/2026

𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲.

Reaching out can be the first step toward healing, understanding, and recovery.

You do not have to manage everything on your own.

The Student Counselling and Development offers free, confidential counselling to support your wellbeing.

Contact your campus SCD office or call the 24/7 UFS Student Careline: 0800 00 63 63

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26/02/2026

“𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵.”

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions. They are not defined by appearance, and they do not only affect people who look underweight.

Someone may be struggling even if their eating habits seem normal to others, or if their body does not fit common stereotypes.

Because of these misconceptions, many individuals delay seeking support or feel that their struggles are not serious enough.

𝙀𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚.

If you are concerned about yourself or someone else, the Student Counselling and Development is here to help.💙

All services are free and confidential.
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 401 2853

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 505 1989

𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
058 718 5125

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

Support is available. Recovery is possible.

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25/02/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲.

Some warning signs may include:
• Significant weight changes
• Obsessive focus on food, calories, or dieting
• Excessive exercise
• Avoiding social situations involving food
• Mood changes such as irritability, anxiety, or withdrawal
• Physical symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, or stomach problems

These experiences can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

Student Counselling and Development provides confidential, professional support to help students navigate these challenges.

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24/02/2026

𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

Some of the most recognised eating disorders include:
• 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘀𝗮
Characterised by an intense fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, and severe food restriction.

• 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘀𝗮
Involves cycles of binge eating followed by behaviours such as purging, over-exercising, or misuse of laxatives.

• 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿
Involves repeated episodes of eating large amounts of food, often accompanied by feelings of shame, guilt, or loss of control.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, but recovery is possible with the right support.

SCD offers free, confidential counselling to UFS students.

Bloemfontein Campus: 051 401 2853
South Campus: 051 505 1989
Qwaqwa Campus: 058 718 5125

24/7 UFS Student Careline: 0800 00 63 63

EatingDisorderAwareness | | |

23/02/2026

𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week reminds us that struggles with food, body image, and control can affect anyone, regardless of shape, size, or background.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available.

The Student Counselling and Development (SCD) offers 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 to all registered UFS students. Speaking to a mental health professional can be an important first step towards understanding, support, and recovery.

You can contact SCD at your campus:

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 401 2853
scd@ufs.ac.za

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 505 1989
scdsouth@ufs.ac.za

𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
058 718 5125
scdqq@ufs.ac.za

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗹-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
0800 00 63 63

Help is available. Recovery is possible. You do not have to go through it alone.

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17/02/2026

🎤 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 — 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆?

Join 𝗠𝗶𝗲𝗸𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗸 for a powerful and inspiring conversation on𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 – 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴.

✨Discover how to maintain academic excellence while confidently stepping into leadership spaces.
📚Learn how to balance your books without shrinking your ambition.
📣Show up boldly, speak up with confidence, and make strategic moves that shape your future.

This is more than a talk, it’s your reminder that you can succeed in class and lead with impact!

Make your move.🚀

13/02/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴?💡

Taking care of your mental wellbeing doesn’t look the same for everyone — and it doesn’t always mean booking therapy right away.

The Student Counselling & Development (SCD) Road Map helps you see your options clearly. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, structured growth, career guidance, or confidential counselling, there is a pathway for you.

You can:
• Access online mental health resources
• Join a once-off workshop
• Participate in a developmental programme
• Book career counselling
• Schedule individual counselling
• 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗹-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯 𝟲𝟯

All SCD services are:
✔ Free for registered UFS students
✔ Confidential
✔ Available face-to-face, telephonically, or online

You can book by phoning, emailing, or visiting your campus office:
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 401 2853 | scd@ufs.ac.za

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
051 505 1989 | scdsouth@ufs.ac.za

𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
058 718 5125 | scdqq@ufs.ac.za

𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦.

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09/02/2026

𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

Being a teenager can feel overwhelming, especially when it feels like no one is listening. 😤 During times like these, it’s important to remember that help is available and that reaching out can make a real difference.

Teen su***de is a serious public health concern — but it is also preventable. Creating awareness helps reduce stigma and encourages young people to seek support early.

If you or someone you know is struggling, mental health resources are available to support you:
• SADAG Mental Health Line: 011 234 4837
• SADAG Su***de Crisis Line: 0800 567 567
• UFS Student Careline: 0800 00 636

You can also visit or call the UFS Student Counselling & Development reception to book a free consultation with a mental health professional. This service is available to 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀.

04/02/2026

💬 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲
All counselling sessions at Student Counselling & Development are:
✔️ Completely confidential
✔️ Free for UFS students
✔️ Available face-to-face, telephonically, or online

Seeking support is a strength — and you get to choose the format that feels right for you.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this is your sign.
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
📞 051 401 2853
📧 scd@ufs.ac.za

𝗤𝘄𝗮𝗤𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
📞 058 718 5125
📧 scdqq@ufs.ac.za

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
📞 051 505 1989
📧 scdsouth@ufs.ac.za

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Kovsie Lane, University Of The Free State Campus, Nelson Mandela Avenue
Bloemfontein
9301

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Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

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+27514012853

Website

https://www.ufs.ac.za/supportservices/departments/student-counselling-development-home

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