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Brittany George June 12, 2020 Animals, Mental Health, treatment

5 Interesting Facts to Know About Emotional Support Animals and Mental Health

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Ashlie Lopez. You might hear pet-lovers often talking about the fact that how their little furry friends have brought positivity and happiness to their life with their unconditional love and their…

Brittany George June 11, 2020 Mental Health, Mental Health Commission

What Does Being a Mental Health Commissioner Mean to Me?

The following was kindly written and contributed by Sharon Lawn, SA Mental Health Commissioner As I ponder yet another week of working from home and the end of another busy day jumping from one task and topic to the next within…

Brittany George June 11, 2020 Online treatment, Therapy

Meditation & Therapy Resources for Managing Your Mental Health Under Quarantine

The Coronavirus outbreak has turned everyone’s world upside down, and many people are struggling to cope with the stress of the outbreak. While most of us are worried about our physical and financial health, we also need to take care…

Brittany George June 9, 2020 Podcasts

S2:E20 | Kimaea Kirifi-Aliifaalogo: Challenges & Opportunities Facing Pasifika & Maori Youths

With Pasifika and Maori youths statistically more susceptible to suicide and incarceration, the need for greater education, acknowledgement and support is essential. As an individual of Maori and Samoan descent, Kimaea Kirifi-Aliifaalogo is on a mission to acknowledge, celebrate and…

Brittany George June 3, 2020 Mental Health, well-being

Tips for Managing Panic Attacks

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Lewis Robinson. Panic attacks can be frightening and can come out of nowhere. They can take over your emotions, thoughts and body. A panic attack can be very troubling, and not…

Brittany George June 1, 2020 Podcasts

S2:E19 | Kirra Pendergast: Kids & Cybersafety – What You Need to Know

In today’s digital world, we are now more connected than ever. Being constantly accessible brings with it a great deal of positives – but when it comes to bullying, this also means being inescapable. As a public speaker and educator,…

Brittany George June 1, 2020 Mental Health, Uncategorized, well-being

5 Things to Practice While Living in Quarantine

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Ashlie Lopez. The recent coronavirus outbreak has radically altered our lives. The circumstances have become uncertain, putting a pause on everything that we once considered normal. The situation is causing panic…

Brittany George June 1, 2020 Mental Health

7 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When You Have a Panic Disorder

Living with a panic disorder often means dealing with feelings of anxiety, the symptoms of panic attacks, and fearful thoughts. The idea of taking care of yourself may hardly, if ever, cross your mind as you try to manage a…

Brittany George May 26, 2020 Podcasts

S2:E18 | Matthew Parsons & Russell Vickery: DV & the LGBTIQ Community

This May 28th, 2020 has been declared the inaugural ‘LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day’. Intimate partner violence is reported at similar rates in same gender relationships to heterosexual relationships. While some studies have found even higher rates, particularly for bisexual…

Brittany George May 25, 2020 Mental Health, Mental Health Services, Online treatment

Coviu Platform Delivering Online Clinical Assessments

Coviu, Australia’s leading telehealth software provider, has entered a formal partnership with Pearson Clinical and as a result, the WISC-V (A&NZ) assessment has been integrated into the platform. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children®–Fifth Edition for A&NZ is the latest…