Category Archives for Mental Illness
Supporting autistic children with mental illnesses
Supporting autistic children is a concern for many parents, teachers, caregivers and loved ones, especially when it comes to children who suffer from additional mental health challenges. In these cases, mental health conditions like anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are some of those most-commonly experienced. Apart from specialised care according to the symptoms presented […]
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Tips On Coping With Social Anxiety
Coping with social anxiety is a common area of concern for thousands of people – especially the younger population – in Australia. Social anxiety is also referred to as social phobia and is experienced by approximately 11% of the Australian population during their lifetime. This data also shows that women are more likely to experience […]
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Coping with Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression (also known as postpartum depression) is a form of mood disorder or depression that affects approximately 1 in 10 women*, within a year of giving birth. Contrary to popular belief, it also affects fathers and partners, although women are more likely to suffer from it. While this condition may abate with time, leaving […]
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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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What Does Separation Anxiety Look Like in Adults?
While separation anxiety is a condition more frequently reported in children, it is a condition that traumatises adults as well. According to a recent cross-national study, separation anxiety accounts for a prevalence rate between 0.2% and 9.8%, with an average of 4.8% across 18 countries. Women are more likely to suffer from it compared to […]
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Signs of Anxiety in Children and Teenagers
Anxiety in children and teens is one of the most common mental health illnesses in Australia, not to mention one of the most debilitating. In 2015, around 6.9% of Australians aged 4-17 experienced an anxiety disorder. This is equivalent to 278,000 young people. Given that those in this age group often demonstrate a range of […]
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Signs of Depression in Men
Despite the ‘tough guy’ image guys tend to portray, depression in men is a serious mental health condition in Australia, affecting approximately 1 in 8 men at some point in their lives. Given that men may be less likely to open up about the problems they face and because they account for 6 out of […]
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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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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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