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Brittany George January 7, 2021 stress

A Guide to Cope with Pre-Wedding Stress & Anxiety

Planning a wedding takes time and effort, and it’s no wonder that so many couples experience stress and anxiety leading up to their special day. Most Australian brides say that finding a dress is the most stressful part of the wedding preparation,…

Brittany George December 3, 2020 stress

How Financial Stress Impacts Mental Health

In 2020, COVID-19 impacted people around the world. As a result, financial insecurity was at an all-time high. Many people lost their jobs or had to work fewer hours. Establishments were closed for months on end. This financial stress has…

Brittany George April 16, 2020 Mental Health, stress, stress management

Ways to Relieve Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic

With social distancing and isolation, it can be tough to keep stress and anxiety at a manageable level. With all the things you have to do, including working from home, it is challenging to keep everything in order, but here…

Brittany George March 30, 2020 anxiety, Mental Health, stress, stress management

How Exactly Should You Manage COVID-19 Anxiety?

No doubt, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is highly stressful for people. The anxiety and fear of this disease are causing strong emotions in humans. Anxiety is a normal reaction to the vulnerable situation – but taking on too much stress…

Brittany George January 23, 2020 Mental Health, stress, well-being

Can Stress Increase Pregnancy Risks?

It’s normal for all of us to occasionally feel some amount of anxiety and stress – this can be increased when dealing with a pregnancy. Mild to moderate stress is regarded as nonthreatening and worrying about how stressed you are,…

Brittany George January 27, 2017 anxiety, bullying, PTSD, stress

Workplace Bullying: A New Trend or an Old Problem Gaining Attention?

By Judith Lindenberger, President, The Lindenberger Group. “One office bully will email me and our boss and ask what they should do, excluding me. The other bully’s tactics are so subtle I can’t put my finger on it. The two…

Brittany George September 9, 2015 anxiety, BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER, BPD, depression, insomnia, Mental Health, Mental Health News, Mental Health Research, Mental Illness, Metal Health Australia, stress

Young women are suffering a mental health crisis

Originally published by The New Daily, 8 September 2015 New evidence has revealed that young women suffer staggering rates of sleeplessness is reportedly symptomatic of a far deeper, more troubling problem of mental health decline being ignored by the system. On…

Brittany George November 11, 2013 stress

Tips on managing everyday stress

National Psychology Week is taking place from 10 to 16 November 2013. National Psychology Week (NPW) is an APS initiative that aims to increase public awareness of how psychology can help people and communities lead healthier, happier and more meaningful…

Brittany George July 23, 2012 anxiety, ANZMHa, Black Dog Institute, depression, Ehealth, government initiatives, Mental Health, stress

Australia’s first national e-mental health online portal

Australia’s first national e-mental health online portal has been launched today by the Federal Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Mark Butler MP. Called mindhealthconnect, this government portal will enable instant access to a variety of clinically-endorsed mental health information,…