Recognising the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
Many experts have been predicting that various factors will significantly affect mental health. Recent figures suggest an increase in the presentation of mental illness and psychological distress due to these factors (AIHW, 2020). The longer-term impacts on mental...
Schizophrenia: offering support and overcoming barriers
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that is estimated to affect roughly 1 in 100 people in Australia. People with schizophrenia may experience drastic changes or irregularities with their behaviours, perceptions, and interactions with the world. Their thinking...
Self-care when helping others
Why is Self-Care Important when Helping Others? When offering support or helping others it may be tempting to ignore our own self-care. This is especially true if your working, family or social life includes regularly caring for others. In our desire to always be...
Disclosing a mental health condition with your workplace
Should you share your mental health condition with your workplace? Today, more and more organisations are developing strategies and teams to better support well-being in the workplace. An increased awareness of the need for and importance of creating mentally...
Someone I’m concerned about doesn’t want my help. What now?
Wanting to help someone can have powerful, positive consequences. Reaching out to a friend, family member or colleague at work can let that person know they have a support network. It can act as a timely reminder they are not alone, especially during moments of high...
