Mental health and wellbeing

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 is good for you There is a growing body of scientific evidence promoting the health benefits of helping others. Giving has been identified as...

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...

Rebecca’s journey to meaningful employment has been plagued with dark thoughts and moments of desperation. But only through hitting rock bottom was she able to...

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...

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...

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...

R U OK? Day is all about creating communities and safe spaces where people can openly share their struggles. It’s about encouraging human connection in a...

Art is a powerful medium for people with disability. It brings creativity, a sense of community and is a powerful way to share life experiences....

What do you want from life? What do you want to achieve? Goal setting helps us to become more aware and purposeful in making the...

The causes of homelessness Following my last article, I would like to continue to share the experiences of Robert, an EPIC job seeker who has...

Fourteen months ago, Gavan was living in his car in Albert Park, Melbourne, with no conversation except the daily 3 AM check-up by the local...

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...

Storm clouds and rain did little to dampen the crowd’s spirits for the annual joint Charity Cruise of the XR6 & XR8 Club of Queensland...

Entering the workforce or starting a new job can be a stressful time. Many of us feel vulnerable as we navigate a new workplace. This...

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Peter Davis, Pharmacist and facilitator of the Caloundra Bipolar Support Group Having a strong support network is a positive step toward achieving positive mental...