Bushfire Trauma – 12 Expert Tips for Helping Someone Who’s Struggling to Cope
By: Clare Bruce
If you’re an Aussie, and you haven’t been been traumatised yet by the current bushfire season, you probably someone you know has. Read more
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Suicide: Here’s What Survivors Want You to Know
By: Sheridan Voysey
Diana is a hair stylist and public health advocate. Chestnut hair, warm smile, she’s good at her job and caring towards others. She’s also a five-time suicide attempt survivor.
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R U OK Day – Having the conversation and what to do if the answer is ‘no’.
Alex* was a popular kid. He seemed OK. He was good at sports, doing fine at school, and came from an affluent, strong family.
Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Challenge
By: yesHeis
According to the World Health Organisation, one in four of the world’s population will suffer from a mental health disorder at some stage of their life. Think about it! That’s a huge number of people.
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Social Interaction is the Key to Good Mental Health for Seniors
By: Clare Bruce
When an elderly person starts to become forgetful, it’s not necessarily dementia. Read more
The One Thing Men Can’t Talk Openly About Yet. But What if We Did?
By: Sheridan Voysey
Last year I took part in a piece for BBC 1’s Breakfast programme. As the cameraman and I were driving to the filming location, he told me a story. Read more
5 Signs That It’s Time to Look for a Counsellor
By: Danny Huerta
When life kicks you, it’s easy to become disoriented. Counselling is simply a way of pressing the “reset button.” Read more
Can Mindfulness Calm My Child?
Mindfulness has become one of the buzzwords of the past decade. Mindfulness is receiving hype by in corporations, educational institutions, psychologist’s offices, fitness centres, and increasingly in our family homes. In fact, mindfulness in families is becoming almost essential. And for good reason. Read more
Rewire Your Brain to Fight Anxiety
By: Carolyn McCulley
Training our brains to battle anxiety through minor troubles develops emotional stamina to endure harder times. Read more
A Conversation About Mental Health with Libby Trickett
By: Duncan Robinson
Libby Trickett has been at the very pinnacle of sports, having represented her country at three Olympic games.
She has won multiple gold medals and is a five time world record holder. She is a married mum now, and at one of the most joyous times of life – she experienced significant depression. Read more