Woman helping her friend with mental health issues at Christmas by taking her on a walk outside

Don’t leave anyone lonely: make a place for your friends this Christmas

Christmas can be a lonely time. There are thousands of reasons why people experience mental health issues at Christmas, which is why it’s important to keep an eye on friends, family members and even strangers. Doing your part can make a big…
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Woman doing yoga to look after her mental health at christmas

Taking care of your mental health this festive season

Christmas is a joyous time of the year, but that doesn’t mean things like stress, depression and anxiety disappear. In fact, they often intensify.No matter how organised you are, the holidays are demanding and mental health at Christmas…
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What You Need to Know About EMDR Therapy

What You Need to Know About EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, has become a widely recognized therapeutic method for treating trauma and distressing life experiences.EMDR was first developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, and its unique…
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A Grounded Leader or a Grounded Manager?

I was seated at a local coffee shop having ordered my extra hot almond latte enjoying an unusually warm and still early spring morning, indulging in one of my favourite informal mindfulness activity – people watching. And without intending…
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The mid-year slump: How to get through winter

The mid-year slump: How to get through winter

It’s 6:30am on a workday and the alarm goes off. It’s minus 3 degrees outside and all you want to do is stay snuggled up in the warm. Your mind races: do I reset the alarm and give myself another 30 minutes? Or do I call in sick? Or do I…
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The Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health

The Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health

Most of us have had the odd drink (or two) with friends, to celebrate something special or had a drink whilst at an event. Drinking alcohol in Australia is regularly seen as the ‘norm’ – but is it affecting your mental health?Alcohol…
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Overcoming Burnout

What is burnout? Job burnout is an ‘occupational syndrome’ that is characterised across three dimensions:Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion Feelings of cynicism or negativism related to one's job Mental distance and…
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Financial stress

As cost-of-living pressures hit home and interest rates climb to their highest levels in years, it’s no wonder that more and more Australians are experiencing financial stress.We already have one of the highest household debt ratios in…
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Men in a Support Group with mental health psychologist

Real mean DO eat quiche: myth-busting men’s mental health

Men's mental health awareness is on the rise, and that's undoubtedly a good thing. For generations the true nature of men’s mental health has been hidden away behind a mask of toxic, misplaced masculinity. A mask that defined vulnerability…
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Exercise and Mental Health

Exercise has a well-established connection with mental health and can be a powerful tool for improving mental wellbeing. Research demonstrates that exercising regularly has positive effects on mental wellbeing and it can aid recovery from common…
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