The relationship between exercise and mental health
Research on the relationship between exercise and mental health has abounded in recent years, cementing the importance of physical activity for a positive outlook and a healthy mind. The debilitating side-effects. Moreover, studies have demonstrated that 15 minutes of running per day can reduce the risk of major depression by approximately 26%. Even if you […]
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Bringing Mental Health Services To Schools In Australia
In Australia, there’s a growing buzz around the provision of mental health services in schools. While having a counsellor on hand to guide children along their path of self-discovery and to help them grapple with the unique challenges they may be facing is common, these services now go far beyond the provision of a friendly […]
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Identifying Mental Health Problems In Loved Ones: What Actions Can I Take?
Broaching the subject of mental health is never easy, even if you’ve been identifying mental health problems in loved ones. In fact, you may feel helpless and unsure about how to get them the help they need, especially if they’re reluctant to accept the fact that they need support. For guidance on what signs you […]
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Looking After Yourself While Supporting Someone You Love Through A Mental Health Condition/Crisis
Supporting someone with a mental health condition is a responsibility you probably don’t expect but find yourself entrusted with. Whether it’s a child, parent, partner, sibling or anyone else you care about, this can be exacting on your own mental and emotional resilience. This is precisely why looking after yourself in the process of caring […]
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Why is it Important to Look After a Child’s Mental Health?
As humans advance with the emergence of new findings in mental healthcare, one thing remains startlingly clear: a child’s mental health often plays a decisive role in terms of how healthy they are as adults. While sustained smooth sailing is not a part of life as we know it, it’s important that children have a […]
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How Do I Support Someone With a Mental Illness?
Suffering from a mental illness is a debilitating and lonely experience. Because many people cover up their symptoms and state of health from even those they’re closest to, this forces many to resort to distressing behaviours. According to the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 45% of Australians have experienced a mental disorder in […]
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Ensuring Good Mental Health in the Workplace
As professionals face tighter deadlines, higher pressure, and grapple with their own needs and wants, mental health in the workplace has become a massive concern for HR managers. At present, around 1 million Australian adults live with depression and more than 2 million have anxiety. With a greater pivot towards meeting mental health needs within […]
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Using Telehealth to Improve Mental Health Care
At a time when technology shapes and drives almost every aspect of day-to-day life, the rise of telehealth services for mental health care is hardly surprising. Telehealth refers, broadly, to the use of communication technologies and information exchange platforms – such as PCs, mobiles, tablets, and other digital devices – to access health care services […]
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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 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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