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

Brittany George July 8, 2020 health, Mental Health, well-being

Coping With Emotional Toll After Being Diagnosed With Autoimmune Disorder

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Albert Konik. An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system attacks your body with antibodies by mistake. It happens when your immune system thinks that you’re being infected. Usually, it can…

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 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 May 20, 2020 Mental Health, well-being

How Travelling Can Improve Your Mental Health

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Lewis Robinson. Whether you’re thinking about starting, or you’re a seasoned traveler, travel is something that captures the imagination of many. Seeing more of the world around you brings to mind…

Brittany George May 19, 2020 Alcohol, drinking, well-being

How to Reduce Your Drinking After a Quarantine Blowout

The following article is kindly written and contributed by psychologist Tristan Abba – www.tristanabba.com Has working from home seen your 5 o’clock quarantinis gradually creep earlier into the afternoon recently or are your usual weekend drinks appealing by Tuesday? Yes? Well…

Brittany George March 11, 2020 Mental Health, well-being

3 Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep And 4 Ways To Sleep Better

Anyone who’s had a bad night’s sleep can attest to how much it can affect your day. Poor sleep affects everything from focus to mood to weight gain, and prolonged bad sleep could have significant effects on your health and…

Brittany George February 7, 2020 health, health and well-being, well-being

Can Allergies Affect Your Mental Wellbeing?

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Cassie Steele. Health professionals often recommend getting out into the open air to boost your mood, but what happens if your allergies don’t allow you to do so? Seasonal allergies are only one…

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