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 are struggling alone may be at risk of self-harm or suicide, in desperate need of help but unable to ask for it. Initiating a conversation of this type isn’t … Read more about The importance of brave conversations
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Gratitude for mental wellbeing
Positive psychology, a branch of psychology focusing on promoting wellbeing, has been instrumental in identifying various simple and effective behaviours which can provide a range of benefits including improved mood, happiness, and life satisfaction. Whilst many definitions of … Read more about Gratitude for mental wellbeing
Adjusting to parenthood
By Snezana Wright, EPIC Assist Mental Health Consultant 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 feels teary and overwhelmed, yet this passes within a few days. However, if symptoms of … Read more about Adjusting to parenthood
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 through mental health issues in silence. Suicide and depression is an extremely complex and sensitive subject, but by having meaningful connections and conversations with people, you can help with … Read more about How to start a conversation this R U OK? Day
New partnership to change lives of people living with mental illness
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is delighted to announce a game-changing new partnership with Mental Health at Work (mh@work), a consultancy aimed at improving wellbeing and productivity of people and workplaces. mh@work was born 16 years ago when founder Ingrid Ozols identified a prevalence of mental health … Read more about New partnership to change lives of people living with mental illness
Being social is crucial to good health
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 health, but for many Australians, it can be hard to identify people on which to depend on. Psychologists have found … Read more about Being social is crucial to good health
The benefits of exercise on mental health
By Petra Wilkinson, EPIC Assist Mental Health Consultant It is well-known engaging in exercise or regular physical activity is good for our physical health. Studies have shown engaging in regular exercise reduces the likelihood of experiencing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity … Read more about The benefits of exercise on mental health
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