Young Australians with mental health concerns are more likely to be unemployed or not studying than their peers. Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, has reviewed the evidence on how to overcome the low vocational outcomes of young people with mental illness. The … Read more about Improving employment opportunities for young people with mental illness
How to reduce workplace stress
Work stress can stem from many causes: long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflict with colleagues. Not only does this have detrimental effects on the individual, but to the organisation that is at risk of a decrease in employee morale and productivity. Here’s what employers and … Read more about How to reduce workplace stress
Supporting colleagues with mental illness
1 in 5 employees is likely to be experiencing a mental health condition at any given time. We spend many hours every week alongside our coworkers, which puts us in a good position to notice changes in their mood or behaviour. Working alongside a colleague experiencing mental illness may raise … Read more about Supporting colleagues with mental illness