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By: ACCTV
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many of us may find ourselves stuck at home, and that can naturally lead to some mental health concerns… Perhaps you are feeling lonely, anxious, depressed, or scared. Continue reading “Mental Health Wellness in Isolation”
By: Collett Smart
There is a staggered start to online learning all over the country this month – as school holidays officially end. Like many of you, I am picking up this next plate to add to those already spinning in the air. I am actually a teacher as well as a psychologist and let me reassure you, this is not homeschooling. This is not even normal schooling for schools! Continue reading “When Schooling Comes Home”
By: Collett Smart
Many around the world have been housebound for some time now. We’re not even sure when this way of living will come to an end. How might we navigate everyone being at home, in a confined space, for most of the day, for an unknown period of time… and still maintain mental fitness? Continue reading “How Housebound Families Can Stay Sane”
By: Laura Bennett
Truth in music is often hard-won. We Are Messengers can only write and sing such uplifting, anthemic, spiritual songs, full of declarations about sin, forgiveness, and mental health—because they’ve each wrestled with these things. Continue reading “We Aren’t Perfect, But That’s Okay: ‘We Are Messengers’”
By: Clare Bruce
In times of crisis we often struggle with feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, or hopelessness. There are many things you can do to care for yourself and others. The following expert mental health tips are from Max Schneider, a trauma counselling specialist and trainer at the Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC)*, adapted from an interview given during the January 2020 bushfires. Continue reading “Self-Care in a Public Health Crisis: Mental Health Tips and Tools”
Eli is eight years old. He has been diagnosed with depression. And, like it is for anyone with this diagnosis, depression is a daily battle for Eli. His father is essentially absent. His single mother is single-handedly raising three children, working full-time, and trying to do the impossible; stay calm and level while doing it all. Continue reading “Helping Your Child with Depression”
By: Laura Bennett
In recent years talking about mental health has become a top priority. Campaigns like ‘RUOK Day’ and organisations like Headspace have brought issues that were once taboo into the spotlight, where they can be addressed, managed and hopefully resolved. Continue reading “Boosting Your Happiness: The 6 Keys to Mental Health Resilience”
By: Clare Bruce
If you’re an Aussie, and you haven’t been been traumatised yet by the current bushfire season, you probably someone you know has. Continue reading “Bushfire Trauma – 12 Expert Tips for Helping Someone Who’s Struggling to Cope”
By: Sheridan Voysey
Diana is a hair stylist and public health advocate. Chestnut hair, warm smile, she’s good at her job and caring towards others. She’s also a five-time suicide attempt survivor.
Continue reading “Suicide: Here’s What Survivors Want You to Know”
Alex* was a popular kid. He seemed OK. He was good at sports, doing fine at school, and came from an affluent, strong family.
Continue reading “R U OK Day – Having the conversation and what to do if the answer is ‘no’.”