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A Healthier Workplace: Breaking down the barriers to mental health support in the workplace mental health psychological safety Oct 30, 2024

One in five Australian adults experience a mental health condition each year, and it’s estimated that half of those struggling with mental health issues do not seek professional help.

For years, stigma and misconceptions have silenced conversations about mental health. While awareness has...

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Disconnect to reconnect: How stepping back propels you forward connection mental health productivity self care Sep 27, 2024

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, it's easy to feel constantly overwhelmed. Our brains haven't evolved as quickly as technology has, and the constant barrage of emails, notifications, and social media can lead to increased stress, decreased productivity, and even burnout. It's time...

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Your words have power: Language tips when talking about Mental Health mental health psychological safety Jul 30, 2024

Have you ever hesitated about how to talk to someone experiencing a mental health challenge? Maybe you weren't sure if "suffers from" was the right term, or if "anorexic" was an appropriate way to describe someone. The truth is, the language we use around mental health can have a significant...

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5 Pillars for Performance: The key to being a high performer, without sacrificing your happiness. gratitude mental health productivity Feb 26, 2024

There is a common misconception that to achieve high performance in your career or personal endeavours, you must sacrifice your happiness. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, prioritising happiness can actually enhance performance and lead to greater success in the long...

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Why How You Breathe Matters breathwork mental health wellbeing tips Oct 31, 2023

Breathing is the only function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that is both automatic and within your conscious control.

Why dive into the mechanics of something as basic as breathing? It's something you do without even trying. Yes, you're absolutely right. Breathing happens effortlessly....

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The uprising of loneliness & how to reconnect connection mental health Sep 29, 2023

The inaugural State of the Nation report into Social Connections reveals almost one in three adult Australians say they are lonely, with one in six reporting severe loneliness. 

With two years of restricted social connection across the pandemic, as well as the increase of social media use,...

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Zero cost tools for your wellbeing daily rituals mental health wellbeing tips Mar 23, 2023

Wellbeing is the must-have lifestyle phrase of the moment, but with the abundance of boujee yoga studios, expensive Bali retreats, and rigorous detox programs, it can be easy to feel life it’s a lifestyle that is unattainable. 

You don’t need to have the latest product to take...

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Why Having Mates Is So Important connection mental health self care Nov 19, 2022

Loneliness was a growing, global concern well before the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s only increasing now. Men, in particular, are prone to experiencing loneliness and are also less likely to seek out help or admit their loneliness. 

The Australian research into ‘Men’s Social...

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How to recharge your kids over the school holidays (without losing your sanity!) mental health mindfulness for kids resilience Sep 26, 2022

School holidays is that time that always comes around too quickly. You can love your kids but dread school holidays. Not only does it disrupt your routine, it also comes with creating and keeping up with kids’ calendars 24/7. It can be overwhelming to even the most organised parents.

So,...

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Men's Mental Health: How to Spot the Signs mental health Nov 22, 2021

'Toughen up.'

'Man up, don't cry.'

'Stop acting like a girl.'

You've probably heard these phrases before. We hear them at school, at sport's games, in the backyard and on TV.

Although rarely meant to intentionally cause harm, phrases like this perpetuate the stigma that men should...

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