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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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.
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,...
'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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