Resilience is an attitude
Tuesday, 4 October 2022
The past few years have tested the human spirit in more ways than one. From the global pandemic to widespread flooding, communities across Australia have...
Mental health and wellbeing
Tips and services for reducing stress at work
Thursday, 21 July 2022
Whether you are serving up a hot cup of coffee during rush hour or waiting to present your next big idea, the workplace can be...
Misconceptions about bipolar disorder
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Complex mental health conditions, such as bipolar are incredibly misunderstood. Whether it is due to a general lack of understanding or believing in damaging stereotypes...
Mental illness is a chronic illness
Friday, 7 January 2022
Chronic illness is a very broad label that encompasses a range of long-term health conditions. The causes of chronic conditions are varied and complex. Unlike...
EPIC Mental Health consultants provide safe space to grow
Monday, 25 October 2021
Mental illness can affect anyone at any stage of their life. Mental health conditions are the leading cause of disability in Australia, with one in...
Tune in to Mental Health this October
Friday, 1 October 2021
Tuning in to the world around us, as well as ourselves, provides a sense of clarity that is often lost in our busy lives. Practising...
Different ways to say R U OK?
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Genuine conversations with our friends, family and colleagues are a vital step in combatting suicide and mental health issues. R U OK? Day is an...
Art provides cultural connection and outlet for mental health
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Fourteen years ago, an Indigenous Elder threw EPIC Assist (EPIC) participant Lisa a rock and told her to start painting to help her work through...
There’s no one right way to seek help
Monday, 19 October 2020
Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Australia, with one in five people experiencing mental health issues each year. It can be overwhelming...
Mental health blog series: Willow
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
In recognition of Mental Health Month EPIC has released a mental health blog series highlighting the stories of members of our EPIC community who have...
Mental health blog series: Rachel
Tuesday, 6 October 2020
In recognition of Mental Health Month EPIC has released a mental health blog series highlighting the stories of members of our EPIC community who have...
Mental health blog series: Michael
Friday, 2 October 2020
We love hearing updates from our job seekers and seeing what they can achieve with the right support crew backing them up. We recently heard...
Mental health blog series: Rebecca
Monday, 28 September 2020
October marks National Mental Health Month. The aim of this initiative is to advocate and raise awareness for mental health in Australia. With 1 in...
Understanding complex mental health conditions
Friday, 25 September 2020
In the past few years, a lot has changed to reduce stigma and increase understanding surrounding mental health. It’s great to see that as a...
30 ways to improve mental wellbeing
Monday, 11 May 2020
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is celebrating 30 years of service. We are proud to help and support people with a disability, injury, health condition, or mental...
Looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 crisis (Infographic)
Monday, 30 March 2020
During these trying times, social distancing and staying at home are incredibly important. It can be hard to stay positive though when isolation can have...
Mental health at Christmas time
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
For many, Christmas is a jovial time to celebrate with friends and family. However packed calendars, financial stress and the family issues that roll in...
Get creative to improve your mental health
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
In our busy and stressful lives, we often forget to set aside time for ourselves to be creative. Creative activity isn’t just a “fun thing...
10 resolutions to make this Mental Health Week
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
No one is happy 100 percent of the time. Life has a sneaky way of sometimes getting in the way of our best intentions to...
How to start the conversation this R U OK? Day
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
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...
Prioritise yourself this Women’s Health Week
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
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...
Maintaining your mental health as a new dad
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
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...
10 random acts of kindness for Feel Good February
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
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...
Prioritising self-care
Friday, 12 October 2018
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...
Giving boosts mental wellbeing
Friday, 12 October 2018
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...
The benefits of exercise on mental health
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
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...
10 tips for developing resilience
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
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...
Feeling connected improves mental wellbeing
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
Why connect? Connecting is effective in contributing to overall mental wellness, while also helping keep mental health conditions like depression and anxiety in check. As...
Lifelong learning is important for mental wellbeing
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
Why should we value learning? Lifelong learning is an important component of good mental health, but it often gets swept aside by tasks deemed more...
Mindfulness boosts mental wellbeing
Friday, 5 October 2018
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is one of those buzz words that we hear a lot these days. But what does it actually mean? Essentially it’s...
Sleep your way to better mental health
Monday, 26 March 2018
Everyone knows that sleep is important. But what happens to our mental health without it? Sleep and mental health Sleep plays a large role in...
Lifestyle factors to improve mental health
Friday, 23 March 2018
You can become your own mental health supporter by taking steps towards a healthy lifestyle. In conjunction with your treatment options, incorporating healthy lifestyle changes...
Understanding bipolar disorder
Friday, 23 March 2018
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...
The importance of brave conversations
Friday, 23 March 2018
Any day is a good day to check in with family, friends or co-workers that may be experiencing mental health issues in silence. People who...
Gratitude for mental wellbeing
Friday, 23 March 2018
Positive psychology, a branch of psychology focusing on promoting wellbeing, has identified various simple and effective behaviours which can provide a range of benefits including...
Adjusting to parenthood
Friday, 23 March 2018
Up to 80 percent of women experience the ‘baby blues’ in the early days after giving birth. A new mum experiencing the baby blues often...
How to start a conversation this R U OK? Day
Friday, 23 March 2018
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....
Being social is crucial to good health
Friday, 23 March 2018
By Peter Davis, Pharmacist and facilitator of the Caloundra Bi-polar support group Having a strong support network is a positive step toward achieving positive mental...
Mental Health of Australian Men
Friday, 23 March 2018
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...