Coping with Grief and Loss
Grief is a universal human emotion triggered by the loss of someone or something that one holds dear. The feeling of grief is also very personal – people grieve in different ways, for various causes and varying durations. Everyone has experienced grief in one way or another during their lifetime. And yet, many of us […]
Tips for Coping at Christmas
After a year of uncertainty and periods of isolation brought about by COVID-19, many people will be setting expectations for an extra jolly Christmas and planning time connecting with family and friends in celebration. However, for many people the festive season can also magnify financial issues, family conflict and loneliness and increase stress for people […]
Discover the Well-Being Boosting Power of Pets
Most pet owners will happily tell you that their life has improved by having a furry friend around. But there are also scientifically proven physical and mental health benefits of pets. Spending time with pets can have a powerful effect on your well-being. From reducing anxiety, stress and depression to alleviating loneliness and isolation and […]
R U OK? Focus on Suicide Prevention
The 10th September 2020 is R U OK? Day — Australia’s national day to connect with others and make a positive difference in someone’s life. It’s also National Suicide Prevention Day. Every year, more than 3,000 Australians — 8 every day on average — make the devastating decision to end their lives. Australia’s death toll from […]
Why Worry: Understanding OCD and Anxiety Disorders
Feeling anxious? While the impact of COVID-19 may be contributing to heightened levels of worry in general, for many, ongoing anxiety is a debilitating mental health disorder. In fact, anxiety and associated conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are common mental health conditions. According to Beyond Blue, one in four people – one in […]
Managing Diabetes and Mental Health
If you have diabetes or know someone who manages the condition, you will understand the mental and emotional challenges often associated with striving to live well with diabetes. From the initial diagnosis, through adopting a management strategy, and adjusting to life with diabetes, it’s important to look after all aspects of your wellbeing. Diabetes is […]
How Yoga Can Help Improve Your Mental Health and Wellbeing
If you’re looking to improve your mental health and overall sense of wellbeing, a focus on deep breathing and gentle stretching through the practice of yoga may help. Yoga is considered one of the oldest forms of exercise and although there are many different styles, from gentle to rigorous, yoga practice generally involves stretching, breathing […]
How to Manage Relationship Challenges During COVID19
Managing social isolation with your partner can be a challenge, especially with COVID19 meaning living in enforced close quarters for an extended period. For some it may provide an opportunity to reconnect with a partner and establish a deeper level of trust and intimacy. For others, it can be a confronting time as you see […]
Studying Remotely, Well Being Tips for Uni Student Mental Health
Transitioning from high school to university is an exciting time for many young adults. However, it also poses many challenges, more so with the recent switch from on-campus life to studying remotely. Many students may be struggling with enforced social isolation while trying to navigate new routines and manage ways to excel at their studies. […]