Eli is eight years old. He has been diagnosed with depression. And, like it is for anyone with this diagnosis, depression is a daily battle for Eli. His father is essentially absent. His single mother is single-handedly raising three children, working full-time, and trying to do the impossible; stay calm and level while doing it all. Continue reading “Helping Your Child with Depression”
Boosting Your Happiness: The 6 Keys to Mental Health Resilience
By: Laura Bennett
In recent years talking about mental health has become a top priority. Campaigns like ‘RUOK Day’ and organisations like Headspace have brought issues that were once taboo into the spotlight, where they can be addressed, managed and hopefully resolved. Continue reading “Boosting Your Happiness: The 6 Keys to Mental Health Resilience”
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. Continue reading “Bushfire Trauma – 12 Expert Tips for Helping Someone Who’s Struggling to Cope”
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.
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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. Continue reading “Social Interaction is the Key to Good Mental Health for Seniors”
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. Continue reading “The One Thing Men Can’t Talk Openly About Yet. But What if We Did?”
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.” Continue reading “5 Signs That It’s Time to Look for a Counsellor”
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. Continue reading “Can Mindfulness Calm My Child?”