This year’s Mental Health Week (MHW), “Empowered to Thrive, Strength in Every Step”, is a reminder that life comes in seasons. Some seasons call on us to push ourselves, others to slow down and care for our health, and still others to lean on the people around us. By finding balance and adapting as our seasons change, we can grow stronger together and learn not just to bounce back but to thrive.
SMU Libraries, in support of MHW 2025, invite you to explore intellectual resilience - one of the six interconnected dimensions of resilience in the SMU Resilience Framework. Whether you’re wrestling with a tricky assignment, navigating the maze of academic integrity, or just needing a boost to keep your mindset fresh, you’ll find handpicked books, articles, podcasts, videos, courses, and inspiration here!
Visit our book display at Level 2, Li Ka Shing Library and pick up a read before 12 November 2025.
Oh, and one more thing 😉
Don’t miss our special pop-up at the MHW Intellectual Resilience Booth from 22 to 24 October - a Cosy Reading Corner just for you, a read, your thoughts, and a comfy spot.
Videos
- The Art of Critical Decision Making: EP13 Creativity and Brainstorming / The Great Courses
- Cheating or Learning? Walking the AI Tightrope in Education / Erik Winerö & TEDxGöteborg
- Your Own Mental Wellness / Channel 1 Creative Media
- Influences on Health and Wellbeing: Psychological Factors / ClickView/VEA
Podcasts
- If AI Can Do Your Classwork, Why Go to College? / James Walsh & Sean Illing
- The Art of Consistency: 10 Simple Rules for Real Growth / Growth Mindset Psychology
- Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations / Collin Dobbs & Matt Abrahams
- Your Better Mental Wellbeing / Boots Digital Health
Courses
- Udemy Course | Critical Thinking and Decision Making: The Complete Guide / Jamal Lazaar
- Udemy Course | Overcome Obstacles & Build Resilience: Practical Masterclass / Jimmy Naraine
- Udemy Course | Generative AI for Academic and Scientific Writing Mastery / Mike X Cohen
- LinkedIn Learning | Wellbeing as a Habit: Tips and Best Practices / Gemma Leigh Roberts & CRFT Productions
- SMU Course | Mental Health & You / Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre
Articles
- The Art of Problem Solving and Its Translation into Practice / Janine Brooks
- * How to Accomplish a Huge Goal (One Step at a Time) / Talya Minsberg
- * 454 Hints That a Chatbot Wrote Part of a Biomedical Researcher's Paper / Gina Kolata
- * Are Students Cheating When They Use A.I. for Their Schoolwork? / Jeremy Engle
- * A New Headache for Honest Students: Proving They Didn’t Use A.I. / Callie Holtermann
- * I Used to Be Resilient. What Happened? / Erik Vance
- A Letter to the Future / Melissa Kirsch
* How to access NYT content as a SMU user:
One-time registration is required using your SMU email address. After you have successfully created your account, you can access the content via website or mobile App.
Books
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance / Angela Duckworth
Li Ka Shing Library, Books Level 4 ; BF637.S8 D693 2016
The Magic of Thinking Big / David Schwartz
Li Ka Shing Library, Books Level 4 ; BF637.S8 B36 1979
The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism / Collin Neville
Li Ka Shing Library, Books Level 3; PN171.F56 N48 2016
The Mindful Twenty-something: Life Skills to Handle Stress...and Everything Else / Holly Rogers
Li Ka Shing Library, Lifestyle Collection Level 2; RC489.M55 R639 2016
Promoting Belonging, Growth Mindset, and Resilience to Foster Student Success / Amy Baldwin et al.
e-Book
Bringing Your Heart to Work: A Seven-Step Journey to Mental Health and Wellbeing / Hazel Hyslop
e-Book
This selection of resources is curated by Li Zhenyan, Librarian, in collaboration with the Library Student Specialists - Nur Isabella Binte Mohamad Norhaizat and Hew Si Min.
