Archive Monthly Archives: April 2019
Signs of Depression in Women
Mental health is vital for both men and women, but it’s important to note that women are more likely to feel depression than men. In Australia, over 1 in 6 women are likely to feel depressed in their lifetime compared to 1 in 8 men. Hence, it’s important for women to get the treatment and […]
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Where Can I Access Mental Health Support in Australia?
Nowadays, life is no longer as simple as it once was – mental health support has become a critical, life-saving need among many communities in Australia. This is made evident by the startling statistics we have to grapple with as mental health professionals. For instance, there are around 8 deaths by suicide in Australia, every […]
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How to Deal with Anxiety and Stress in the Workplace
Stress in the workplace is a significant cost to both personal health and government coffers. People who feel overwhelmed with work feel physically and mentally sick, unable to perform both personal and professional duties. Even if you looked past anecdotal incidents, work stress incurs a huge cost. Over $543 million was paid out to workers […]
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How to Help Someone Dealing with Depression
When a spouse, friend or family member go through depression, they will need your support. With your help, the people you care about can overcome this dark time to rediscover their optimism and enthusiasm for things they lost interest in. These guidelines provide useful advice on how to help someone who is dealing with depression. […]
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How to Help Someone Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety disorders have a profound impact on a person’s behaviour. People with anxiety often become inward focused, short-tempered, easily frightened, confused and discouraged. To get through this tough period in their lives, people dealing with anxiety need a support system. This support system may consist of friends, family and mental health workers like a psychologist. […]
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How to Access Mental Healthcare Services under NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Schemes (NDIS) provides mental health care services for those who are disabled due to mental illness. The organisation is not meant to replace health community organisations but work with them to provide a support network for those who need it. Types of support under NDIS The NDIS provides two types of […]
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How to Deal with Depression
Depression takes away our self-confidence, interest in activities and ultimately denies us the capacity to lead a meaningful life. Despite its serious nature, it is possible to deal with depression to lessen the severity of the symptoms and eventually get rid of it altogether. You need to use the right coping strategies to get a […]
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How to Deal with Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal reaction to situations where we are feeling stressed. However, when anxiety interferes in your work and personal life, then you are dealing with chronic anxiety. Chronic anxiety is hard to deal with because it’s the result of a lifelong pattern of thinking that we do subconsciously. The good news is that […]
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How to get your Mental Health Care Plan: Talking with your GP
Addressing your mental wellbeing is crucial because the symptoms will not get better, but only worse over time if unattended. If you feel that your mental well-being is at stake, then you need to seek treatment through a mental health care plan. Your GP is your first point of contact when it comes to dealing […]
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Mental Illness, and the Importance of Mental Illness Diagnosis
What is mental illness? Before explaining mental illness diagnosis, it’s important to explain what mental illness is, first. Mental illness refers to a classification of health problems that affect the way people think, feel and behave. Examples of mental illness include depression, bipolar mood disorder, personality disorders, anxiety and schizophrenia. Anxiety and depression are the […]
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