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Read our articles to learn practical tips for promoting positive mental health practices and supporting someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem.
Supporting the mental health of LGBTIQA+ people
Addressing the unique challenges and diverse experiences within the LGBTIQA+ community is crucial to fostering environments where individuals can feel safe, welcome and acknowledged. Underrepresented communities like the Australian LGBTIQA+ are sadly no stranger...
Navigating burnout
Burnout is a serious issue that impacts workers not only in Australia but around the world. It can have far-reaching impacts on productivity, well-being and employee turnover. A recent study showed that Australian workers reported the highest burnout rates in the...
How to help a tertiary student who isn’t coping
Stress is a common and natural response to challenging situations or environments. It has both a mental and a physical component and we often notice it both in our bodily responses, and the way we feel in our minds. While everyone experiences stress from time to...
Empowering the mental health and well-being of aged care workers
Working in aged care requires a special kind of strength. Caregivers in this field often show incredible compassion and resourcefulness as they support individuals with complex needs, even when faced with limited resources and changing policies and regulations....
Promoting positive mental health practices in the workplace
Many of us spend more of our waking hours working than doing anything else, whether the workplace is in-person, online, or on the road. Our workplace has a great impact on our mental health. The good news is that when the workplace is a positive and supportive...
Maintaining mental health for tertiary students
The tertiary years are an exciting time of new opportunities. For some of us the university years are about studying hard – striving for the career path we see before us. For others, there might be a greater propensity towards fun and socialising. Either way, the...
How do I speak to my child about suicide?
Providing children with accurate, age-appropriate information about suicide in an open and safe environment. Broaching the topic of suicide with your children is undeniably challenging. On average in Australia, nine people die by suicide each day. For young...
What do we need to know about young people and eating disorders?
Recognising changes in a young person’s relationship with food can be distressing for parents and carers. However, engaging in a mental health conversation and talking through the changes can alleviate some of the stress for both the parent or carer and the young...
Mental Health First Aid in Practice
Good mental health - and the concept of what it means to be mentally healthy – has slowly progressed over time from an ideal to a real-world practicality. Today, people in all areas, across communities, workplaces, and schools, are talking openly and practically...
Mental health first aid in sports
Mental Health First Aid in SportsSports and fitness usually go hand-in-hand with health and well-being. Exercise, fresh air, social connectedness, goal setting and the sense of personal achievement, can all have positive impacts on physical, mental and social...
MHFA Refresher Courses
Mental Health First Aid Refresher Courses The importance of continual learning If you’ve completed a Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA®) course then you’re in good company. Close to 1 million Australians have now undertaken some form of Mental Health First Aid...
Physical and Mental Health – Two Parts of a Wellness Equation
In theory, we all know the things we are meant to do to keep ourselves fit and physically healthy, and with so much advice on these topics, it can be difficult knowing which advice to follow. Eating nutritious foods, drinking plenty of water, getting adequate sleep...
