Suicide is a major public health issue that kills more than 3,000 Australians a year. Suicide remains so significant, that young Australians are now more likely to take their own life than die in a motor vehicle accident. Approximately 8 Australians end their lives every day. About 6 of these … Read more about How to start the conversation this R U OK? Day
Maintaining your mental health as a new dad
Becoming a new dad can be scary, exciting, extremely challenging, and rewarding. With the transition to fatherhood comes a change in the dynamics in how you live your life. Whether you are introducing a new child to your family or are already supporting young children, it helps to be proactive about … Read more about Maintaining your mental health as a new dad
Prioritising self-care
There are multiple challenges in life that can exacerbate stress, create disillusionment, and contribute to burnout. It is important that these challenges are managed in order to ensure we remain at our best. Self-care is a term that is often referred to in order to counteract the stresses of … Read more about Prioritising self-care
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
It’s natural to experience mood changes throughout life, depending on what’s happening in your day and in your life. Highs and lows are to be expected, but some people have extreme mood swings which significantly impact their ability to function day-to-day. If a person is experiencing ongoing … Read more about Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Suicide in Australia: how you can help
Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australians aged between 15 and 44 (ABS, Causes of Death, 2015). Latest studies show that these statistics are the highest that they have been in over 10 years. Approximately 8 Australians will end their lives every day. This equates to around 2-3 every hour. … Read more about Suicide in Australia: how you can help
How to start a conversation this R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day is a great opportunity to check in with family, friends or co-workers that may be suffering mental health issues in silence. Suicide and depression are extremely complex and sensitive subjects. By having meaningful connections and conversations with people, you can help with some of the … Read more about How to start a conversation this R U OK? Day
Mental Health of Australian Men
Each year approximately 1 in 5 Australians experience mental illness. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2007), the most common forms of mental illness in Australia were anxiety disorders (14.4%), followed by affective (mood) disorders, which includes depression (6.2%), and substance … Read more about Mental Health of Australian Men