Tag Archive for: Managing mental health

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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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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Guiding Your Team Through Traumatic Events

Recent violent incidents have left us all in a state of shock and disbelief. It is moments like these that remind us of the fragility of life, and the importance of supporting one another in times of trauma. As we grapple with the aftermath…
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Understanding Mental Health Social Workers

In today's society, the conversation surrounding mental health has become increasingly prevalent. With this shift in awareness comes the recognition of the need for diverse and specialised professionals to support individuals in their journey…
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Screen time, social media and mental health

Love it or loathe it, our world is becoming ever more pervasive with social media, screens and interactive technology. These advances provide access to new ways of connecting with people across the world. Endless information is at our fingertips,…
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Compassion Fatigue: Signs, symptoms and strategies

In recent years, we've faced challenging times globally, prompting many to feel a strong urge to help others. However, prolonged exposure to others' suffering can lead to compassion fatigue, especially for caretakers, health care workers, social…
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