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
Prioritise yourself this Women’s Health Week
It’s Women’s Health Week – a time for the women of Australia to look at themselves in the mirror, tell themselves that they’re worth it and make a promise to do something to look after their health. Ladies, we know that sometimes it can be hard to put yourself first. If you’re looking after … Read more about Prioritise yourself this Women’s Health Week
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
10 random acts of kindness for Feel Good February
There’s a buzz that comes from doing something nice for another person simply to brighten their day. Random acts of kindness are not only beneficial for those receiving them – research shows that giving is great for our own mental wellbeing. It’s also a great way to stay engaged and motivated if … Read more about 10 random acts of kindness for Feel Good February
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
Giving boosts mental wellbeing
Giving is good for you There is a growing body of scientific evidence promoting the health benefits of helping others. Giving has been identified as a positive way to boost wellbeing, whether it be through random acts of kindness, volunteering, or some other altruistic activity. While people often … Read more about Giving boosts mental wellbeing
The benefits of exercise on mental health
How important is exercise? Paired with good nutrition, we know physical activity is a key factor in maintaining mental wellbeing. But what is it about exercise that directly benefits our mental health? When we exercise, blood flow and nerve connections increase to our brain, and our brain … Read more about The benefits of exercise on mental health
10 tips for developing resilience
We often hear people talking about the importance of resilience when responding to the problems that life sometimes throws at us. But what is resilience and how do you get it? Resilience is our ability to use the resources both around us and within us to respond more flexibly to day-to-day … Read more about 10 tips for developing resilience