It is now more widely known that 1 in 2 of us will experience a mental disorder during our lifetime, however it is not always known how young these issues […]
Understanding children’s emotional development needs is important for parents, carers and teachers. We were invited to contribute to an article on helping children deal with their emotions in Twinkl’s article […]
When you visit your doctor, and run through your list of symptoms, you’re not likely to be thinking about how your doctor is feeling – about their mental health. Doctors’ […]
To develop a positive mental health culture, organisations need to acknowledge the issues, make commitments to improve their knowledge, and facilitate skill development to ensure that employees can take responsibility […]
In times of stress and anxiety people react in different ways. Some may prefer to process their feelings internally, whereas others look outwardly for support. When someone shares a problem […]
Written by Kelly Ho When a person is diagnosed with cancer, it impacts not only their life but also the ones they love. Upon the initial stages of finding out, […]
Many leaders report that they notice a change in the behaviour of employees, yet do not know how to talk about mental health issues openly and respectfully. Sometimes these leaders […]
It is essential when developing a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing, to work with leaders to develop their skills and confidence to recognise and appropriately respond to mental […]
Responding to Mental Health Issues In The Workplace Essential to developing a culture of positive psychological wellbeing is a team of leaders with the skills and confidence to recognise and […]
Adjunct Professor Tracy Westerman, a proud Nyamal woman from the Pilbara region of Western Australia, recently shared with us her perspectives on mental health and wellbeing, and her work. Tracy’s […]
Employee Mental Health Issues If an employee has mental health issues are you likely to know about it? Do they have to disclose mental illness? This is a complex area […]
Alicia Curtis Alicia Curtis is one of Western Australia’s most inspiring social and business entrepreneurs as well as an award winning speaker, leadership facilitator and community change maker. She is […]
Many Australians, both those born here and the almost 30% of us who were born overseas, have limited knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Our history taught in […]
We don’t like to think of ourselves as racist, homophobic, sexist, or ableist. It’s uncomfortable to think of ourselves in that way. But given the fact that there is still […]
Download your 5 strategies for mental wellbeing. Tips for maintaining connections, to look after your nutrition, make a move, sleep well and ensure you spend some time in nature.
The following recordings will give you an introduction to basic meditation. It includes an on-the-spot spot breathing meditation that you can practise and then use anywhere, anytime that you choose […]
If you’re fortunate enough to have a beautiful relationship with your mum then Mother’s Day provides a socially sanctioned opportunity to celebrate her, pamper her and, share a delicious meal […]
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 […]
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: […]
We shy away from talking about class in Australia. And yet it is there. Lurking in workplaces, in media, and in social interactions. I heard someone say last week that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is it possible to turn our stress into a positive energy that we can use to improve performance? How can we manage stress so that it doesn’t overwhelm us? What […]
Are you feeling overwhelmed by how to deal with the rising issues around mental health and mental illness in the workplace? Increasing rates of stress claims; leaders unsure of how […]
Ongoing Coping Strategies To finish off our series on stress begun earlier in the year we will discuss “ongoing” strategies to help with the everyday ebbs and flows that we […]
The Act Belong Commit campaign encourages all of us to think about our mental health and offers three easy ways to improve it – Act – be physically, socially and […]
