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Brittany George October 8, 2020 Uncategorized

How To Manage Mental Health & Remote Working

The following article was written and contributed by Xavier James The existence of Coronavirus has brought a prominent change in the lives of working adults and employees. While once you had to commute to the workplace, you can now work…

Brittany George October 8, 2020 Uncategorized

Cracks in the Ice: An Online Toolkit About Crystal Methamphetamine

Cracks in the Ice is an online toolkit providing trusted, evidence-based, and up-to-date information and resources about crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’) for the Australian community. Cracks in the Ice is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and was developed by…

Brittany George October 2, 2020 Uncategorized

How Does a Toxic Work Environment Affect Mental Health?

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Shawn Mack Work from home coupled with a toxic environment in your apparently virtual but substantially influential workplace – that truly is one nightmarish combination! We bet most experienced remote workers…

Brittany George October 1, 2020 Uncategorized

5 Tips When Caring for Aging Loved Ones

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Lewis Robinson. Today, through modern advancements in healthcare and technology, many people can live well into their 80s and 90s. However, reaching this age comes with its own challenges. If your…

Brittany George September 25, 2020 Uncategorized

3 Crucial Ways to Manage Your Mental Health

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Lewis Robinson Taking care of your mental health is important – but, where do you start? The average person doesn’t really think about their mental health, and that’s simply because they…

Brittany George September 23, 2020 Uncategorized

Start Sleeping Better to Stay Mentally and Physically Healthy

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Lewis Robinson. Sleep is a vital part of life for everyone. The amount of sleep one needs varies from person to person, but sleep impacts everyone in common more than you…

Brittany George September 18, 2020 Uncategorized

Tips For Living With a Loved One That Struggles With Mental Illness

Living with a significant other, family member, or loved one, can come with its ups and downs. Moreover, if the person you’re living with has a mental illness it can bring a set of new and unfamiliar hardships and possibly…

Brittany George September 18, 2020 Uncategorized

Mental and Emotional Benefits of Physical Activity

We all know that sports and exercise are good for your body. This truth has been told to us time and time again by our teachers, parents, and many others. Physical activity toughens you up and prepares you for the…

Brittany George September 15, 2020 Podcasts

S2:E32 | Dacre Danes: How Bullying Pushed Me to Breaking Point

The psychological impacts of bullying go far beyond hurt feelings – with persistent bullying leading to depression, anxiety and contributing to feelings of suicidal behavior. One man committed to speaking up and speaking out is this week’s guest, Dacre Danes.…

Brittany George September 9, 2020 Uncategorized

Delirium as a Cause for Disorganisation

Delirium is a severe psychological syndrome characterized by attention deficits and generalized disorganised behavior (a cause for disorganisation). Even though, it is not considered as an isolated disorder, its symptoms are clearly definable and include severe cognitive deficits such as the…