Mental Health Blog

By Julie Meek Packing your Lunchbox Regardless of how old you are, it only takes a moment to remember what it was like to go through the routine of getting […]

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Psychological Health & Safety Tool

Employers have a responsibility to manage workplace health and safety while planning and implementing responses to the Covid 19 pandemic. This includes both physical and mental health. Leaders have an important role
to play in workplace psychological safety and yet, may not know how to identify and manage psychological safety risks.

For Employees, For Leaders, Mental Health Training, Support and Resources

Focus And Concentration Are Your Friends

Written by Julie Meek V8 Supercar driving is a sport which requires 100% focus. In the words of legendary British racing driver Stirling Moss… It is necessary to relax your […]

Mental Health Training, Support and Resources

Mental Health Resources

Want to learn more about mental health and wellbeing but not sure where to start? There are a range of evidence-informed information and support services available. Check out the following: […]

Mental Health Training, Support and Resources

Mental Wellbeing In Wonky Times Handout

If you’ve recently attended one of our online sessions about coping with the current wonky times, here is the overview handout for you.

Mental Wellbeing and Psychological Safety, Wellbeing

Self Care

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation…” Audre Lorde In addition to being connected with others, you need to have a connection with yourself. This connection brings us […]

For Leaders, Mental Wellbeing and Psychological Safety

Developing Positive Mental Health Cultures

Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the important role workplace cultures can have on both the well being and effectiveness of their employees.

5 Ways To Make Working From Home More Successful

As more organisations are encouraging or mandating employees to work remotely, there will be some adjustment needed for those who aren’t used to it. Simple tips to help your team […]

The Elusive Balance

Many people cite non-monetary reasons for why they love their work. When they feel engaged they have satisfactory autonomy, a sense of mastery, and are able to learn new things. […]

Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

Nowadays we hear a lot about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. But we are usually only hearing about it in relation to the costs associated with mental health […]

Mental Health Training, Support and Resources, Stress Management

Stress Agility

When we experience stress, our reactions are primarily governed by the area of the brain which controls our fight or flight reactions – the amygdala. In addition, when stressed, the […]

Blooming Minds eMagazine / Issue 14

The Elusive Balance

Stress Management

Written by Kelly Ho and Tasha Broomhall Balance Many people cite non-monetary reasons for why they love their work. When they feel engaged they have satisfactory autonomy, a sense of […]

Start with Governance

Organisations today are ‘doing more with less’ and implementing ‘lean principles’. Doing so while maintaining a productive and vibrant workforce can be a challenge. Relentless change and pressure in workplaces […]

Blooming Minds eMagazine / Issue 13

Blooming Minds eMagazine / Issue 12

Over the last few years I have been researching positive mental wellbeing during study for a Master of Psychology, and now a PhD. I have been reassured that there are […]

Workplace Mental Wellbeing – Start with Governance

Organisations today are ‘doing more with less’ and implementing ‘lean principles’. Doing so while maintaining a productive and vibrant workforce is a challenge. Relentless change and pressure in workplaces have […]

Blooming Minds eMagazine / Issue 10

Work while you walk

The perils of sitting for long periods Have you noticed how long you sit during a day? You’ve likely heard all of the reports in recent years about the perils […]

Respect

Respect in your workplace There is significant focus on diversity in workplaces at present. I have lost count of how many conversations I’ve heard about how ‘we need to tolerate […]

Is it time to STOP talking about mental illness?

Do we need to stop talking about mental illness? When I first studied undergraduate psychology twenty years ago, mental illness was still a socially taboo subject. Then working as an […]

Blooming Minds eMagazine / Issue 9

In this May 2018 edition of our eMagazine we focus on workplaces. In this edition we focus on the common issue we are seeing with many workplaces, and our community […]

Mental Health Training, Support and Resources, Stress Management

Building Resilience and Mental Buoyancy

By Tasha Broomhall Do you want to be buoyant, emotionally strong, able to manage stress proactively, embrace joy and be positively connected in 2018? Not interested in New Year’s resolutions?Try […]

Mental Health Training, Support and Resources, Stress Management

Get a Grip on Financial Stress

By Barry Winwood It seems intuitive that financial concerns would be one of the leading causes of stress in modern society . In fact, a 2012 Australian study found that […]

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

For Leaders

As we hurl ourselves into a new year, let’s pause to reflect on 2017, the year that was. Acts of terror across the globe; the passing of legends; stories of […]

Blooming Minds eMagazine / Issue 8

In this edition of the Blooming Minds eMag we focus on helping the helpers. As our workplaces increase attention on mental health and wellbeing, it’s critical that we focus on […]

The tree of connection

The connections we have with others in terms of building positive relationships, as well as providing support in times of need, are fundamentally important to our mental health and wellbeing. […]

Workplace Mental Health for Leaders Webinar

For Leaders

Tips for Wellness Programs on a Budget

Following on from our recent interview with Katrina Walton, How Healthy are your Workplace Wellness Programs? Katrina outlines 8 tips for wellness programs when you’re operating with a tight budget. 1. Look for […]