Asking for helping can be tough but it is an essential skill to achieve good mental health. Good mental health is when we feel positive and happy about yourself, life and those around you. It is quite common to struggle with life issues from time to time, which can affect how we think, feel and …
We learn from a very young age that exercise is great for our physical health, however it is becoming more and more evident that it also does wonders for our mental health too! A study led by the Black Dog Institute (2017) found that twelve percent of cases of depression could have been prevented by …
Have you ever been told by anyone to go and take a walk outside if you?re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or sad? Maybe by a parent or even a teacher? And did you just ignore them when they said that? Well turns out that maybe you should have listened. Recent studies have found a link between …
The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented pandemic, it is affecting everyday life in so many ways. We are inundated with information, it can be hard to know what to believe and what not to believe. It is normal to feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed during this time. It is so important to look after …
The prevalence of anxiety has risen over recent years and is now the most common mental health condition. On average, it affects one in fourteen young Australians aged 4-17 years old each year. (Reference) Of these 278,000 young people, the vast majority of them don?t seek help. Knowing the signs and how to interact with …
