Tag Archive for: mental health

Rocker Stephen Stanley Wary of Monetising Mental Health

Stephen Stanley’s debut album mixes seasons of struggle with faith-filled realisations that helped him move through to hope.

That Feeling of ‘Meh’-Ness, and 3 Ingredients to Combat It

Feeling low does not always have to be ‘cured’ with something highly productive, writes pyschologist Monica Jacob.

Myths About Mental Health in the Workplace

Dr Adam Grant says that for the mental health conversation to progress at workplaces, there are certain myths that need to be busted first.

“Mental Health is a Basic Human Right”: WHO

More than two in five Australians aged between 16 and 85 have experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime, according ABS data.

Recognising Complicated or Prolonged Grief

A small proportion of people who are grieving (about 10%) experience continuous, disabling grief, preventing them from resuming their life.

The Flip Side of Empathy

When empathy is at work, there are a few traps that can prevent us from actually caring about others properly.

What Are You Grateful For?

Research suggests that it takes as little as three weeks of practising gratitude to train our brain to look out for the positive.

Year 12 Exam Stress is Crushing Me! Help!

Learning to manage our stress through periods of heightened stress like Year 12 exams, is a helpful life-skill. Here are some expert tips.

What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a therapeutic modality that has been proven to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions.

Reducing Black and White Thinking – And Living With Grey

While black and white thinking can give us a sense of certainty and clarity, life hardly ever fits neatly into one of two categories.

How to Build a Strong Support Network: 3 Keys

Our social wellness plays a very big role in our physical and mental health. Here are some keys to building a strong quality support network.

Recognising Burnout in the Helping Professions

What happens when those in the helping professions began to tire, and the demands of our roles leave us feeling depleted and overwhelmed?

Return to the Present Using Mindfulness

The more we spend time ruminating on the future or the past, the harder it is to be in the best position to deal with life’s challenges.

The Balance Wheel: A Simple Resilience Tool for Times of Stress

At times when stress hits us hard, we may need some quick and practical resilience tools. Enter, the ‘Balance Wheel’.

As a Christian Bloke, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Difficult Emotions

We blokes often struggle with our emotions more than females do. Here are 11 lessons I’ve learned about dealing well with difficult emotions.

Journalling: 5 Tips to Use Your Journal More Effectively

Journaling is often recommended as a psychological tool to help improve one’s mood and anxiety. Here are a few tips to guide your process.

Does the Church Support those Suffering with Mental Illness?

“If there’s stigma and shame around mental health, they’re not going to talk to the church… they’ll think we’re going to judge them.”

Thinking of Getting Therapy? Here’s 4 Reasons to Act Now

While starting therapy with a psychologist may seem daunting, the sooner you act the better, say the experts.