Mental Health Archives - The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association

Brittany George October 16, 2020 Mental Health

Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist: Time To Set The Record Straight

When people are struggling with one psychological issue or another, they are often advised to see a professional. While that is a perfectly great piece of advice, the truth is that you might find yourself not knowing who the actual…

Brittany George October 9, 2020 Mental Health

The Effects of Depression on Your Overall Health

Depression is a mental health condition suffered by more than 264 million people globally. The condition is primarily associated with emotional symptoms such as sadness, guilt or a sense of despair, as well as an inability to focus or perform…

Brittany George July 23, 2020 depression, Mental Health

The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Farhan Sajid. One of the most sudden and unexpected effects of manic-depressive disease occurs when you are feeling the best. It comes actually at the time when you are very generous,…

Brittany George July 23, 2020 child mental health, children, Mental Health

Addressing Student Mental Health in Public School Systems

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Jori Hamilton. We all want our children to have the most idyllic childhood possible. Whether you’re a parent, an educator, or both, chances are you would do just about anything to…

Brittany George July 21, 2020 Mental Health, Mental Health Care

Mental Health Benefits of Going Green: Why It Feels So Good

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Arslan Hassan. As important as it is to look after our physical wellbeing, we can’t neglect our mental health. To lead a healthy and happy life, we must implement practices in…

Brittany George July 21, 2020 men's mental health, Mental Health

Men’s Mental Health: “Man Up” is Not the Answer

Patriarchy is one of the sole most life-threatening socio-political ailment attacking the men of our society. However, most men scarcely use or even comprehend what the term “patriarchy” signifies. Most men never ponder about how the patriarchy was developed, tolerated,…

Sarka Hill July 9, 2020 depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Australia, Mental Illness, Mentally Well Workplaces

5 Steps to Create a Mentally Well Workplace

Career Development Centre will be exhibiting at the MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT I 2020 ONLINE EXPO Australia is facing many workplace challenges, not least of which is employee mental health. The World Health Organisation has forecast that depression will become the…

Sarka Hill July 8, 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector, Covid-19, Mental Health, National Aboriginal and Community Controlled Health Organisation

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be exhibiting at the MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT I 2020 ONLINE EXPO Providing free evidence based information that is timely, accessible and relevant For the past 22 years, the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (HealthInfoNet) has provided support to those…

Sarka Hill July 8, 2020 Family Law, Lawers, Lawyers, legal mediation, legal profession, Mental Health

Family law in a post-covid19 world – KHQ Lawyers

KHQ Lawyers will be exhibiting at the MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT I 2020 ONLINE EXPO The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on all of us. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the mental health of everyone…

Sarka Hill July 8, 2020 depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness

Australian Council for Educational Research

Australian Council for Educational Research will be exhibiting at the MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT I 2020 ONLINE EXPO ACER Psychology Assessment Services ACER’s mission is to improve learning outcomes across the lifespan. Through its extensive expertise in research, assessment and resource…