Understanding mental health

We love seeing what our job seekers can achieve, with the right support crew by their side. We recently heard from Bec, who courageously sought...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Each year approximately one in five Australians experience mental illness. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2007), the most common forms of mental illness...

Education and understanding are vital to helping empower people with mental illness. We’re dispelling some of the common myths about mental health. MYTH: Mental illness...

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...

Research has found that the longer an individual is out of work, the more their mental health deteriorates. This deterioration then becomes a barrier to that...

Mental illness is the third leading cause of disability in Australia. In the work environment, 1 in 5 employees are likely to be experiencing a mental health...

In any given year 20% of the population is experiencing mental health issues, 45% in their lifetime. Mental Health Week (5-13 October 2019) is the...

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...