Tag Archive for: Managing mental health

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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Anxiety in children and how parents can support their child

Anxiety, worry, and fear are all natural emotions. Anxiety usually involves a feeling of apprehension or nervousness about potential negative events and can lead to uncomfortable physical reactions. These emotions will most likely result in…
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Effective Communication for Healthy Relationships and Mental Wellbeing

Communication is the basis of human interaction and is a process by which information is exchanged through a common system of symbols, signs or behaviour. In the context of relationships and mental wellbeing, healthy communication underpins…
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Six simple ways to build a better relationship with your partner

Mental health and relationships are closely linked. Healthy, happy relationships are good for your mental wellbeing and vice-versa. At the same time, mental health issues can impact your relationship, and unhappy relationships can easily lead…
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Woman at home sitting on sofa next to Christmas experiencing Christmas anxiety

Christmas curse: holiday anxiety

Saying that the holiday season can be challenging is an understatement. Christmas anxiety is a real problem that many Australians struggle with each year.It isn't hard to see why. It’s one of the toughest times of the year, and for good…
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Looking after your mental health if you have a disability

December 3 is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), an international day of observance organised by the United Nations aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.At Access…
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