How to Harness the Power of Positivity for Better Mental Health
A positive mindset can have a significant impact on your overall health and lifestyle, including your mental health. More than just a feel-good strategy, cultivating a positive mindset is a powerful tool that can help transform your life and enhance your wellbeing. While the sceptic in you may think that sounds like a simplistic and […]
Dealing with the Death of Your Child
Dealing with the death of a child is one of the most painful and devastating experiences you may ever face. The trauma and grief from such a loss can be so intense that it may lead to long-term psychological effects, including PTSD. How can you begin to cope; or how can you support someone who […]
Tips to Keep Yourself Mentally Healthy this Christmas Season
The holiday season is traditionally a time for cheer, family gatherings and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately, it can also cause some people to feel stressed and depressed. According to research, Christmas is considered one of the six most stressful life events, along with divorce, moving house and changing jobs. Last year, 8.9 million […]
Why Talking About Your Mental Health Matters
When was the last time you talked about your mental health? Mental health is just as important as your physical health when it comes to your overall wellbeing. Your mental health affects how you think, feel and act. It can also influence how you handle stress, relate to other people and how you see yourself […]
Understanding Food Addiction and Eating Disorders
Food addiction and eating disorders are complex mental health issues impacting more than 1 million Australians each year. While eating disorders and food addiction differ considerably, both are related to a worrying increase in body image concerns, depression and anxiety, especially among young people. Ahead of a national campaign to raise awareness of body image […]
How to Cope with PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is the most common mental health disorder after depression. You or someone you know may have experienced the condition after unexpectedly losing a loved one, witnessing or being involved in a life-threatening accident or being exposed to family violence. In fact, any experience of trauma, whether physical or mental, […]
Exercise to Boost Your Mental Health
Exercise, physical activity or any regular movement can play an important role in maintaining good mental health. In fact, one of the most beneficial activities you can do to help protect your mental health is to move regularly. Regular movement can increase your energy, reduce anxiety and stress and boost your self-esteem. While it’s true, […]
Understanding Work Stress Leave in Australia
Your work can have a significant impact on your mental health. In fact, mental health conditions related to employment stressors are now the fastest growing type of workplace injury. While meaningful work and well managed workplaces can have a positive effect on your mental health, poorly managed workplaces, excessive workloads, poor employee relationships and customer […]
Self-Care for Mental Health, Learn to Love Yourself
Self-care or self-love plays an important role in supporting your mental health. It involves accepting yourself as you are and treating yourself with love, compassion and kindness. Loving yourself is important because it affects many areas of your life, including your physical health, mental health and relationships with others. However, loving yourself is not always […]