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Tips For Living With a Loved One That Struggles With Mental Illness
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…
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Brittany George December 19, 2019 depression, depression treatment, Mental Health

How to Manage Your Depression

The following is a contributor article Depression is fast becoming one of the most common diseases on the planet. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most devastating. It not only has an extremely high suicide rate, but it also…
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Brittany George December 10, 2019 depression, Mental Health

Why Did I Disappear?

The following article has been kindly written and contributed by Jason Bosworth After the release of my book “The Power Of The F**k You Work Ethic,” I had a very successful book launch where I sold over 30 books &…
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Brittany George December 9, 2019 Mental Health, Mental Illness

Dating Someone with a Mental Health Illness

The saying that true love knows no bounds is absolutely correct – and those that suffer from mental conditions have every right in the world to the same happiness and fulfilment that those without such illnesses enjoy. There is still…
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Brittany George October 16, 2019 health, health and well-being, Mental Health, well-being

How Deep Breath Can Be Helpful for Mental Health

Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message to your body. Breathing exercises are a good…
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Brittany George September 2, 2019 Mental Health, Mental Health Issues

Unpacking Insurance Coverage For Mental Health Disorders

In Australia, one in five people experience a mental illness, but insurance coverage is still lacking when it comes to treating mental health symptoms. In New Zealand, coverage for mental health is similarly limited. The New Zealand Mental Health Organisation found that 21%…
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Brittany George August 13, 2019 depression, Mental Health, Workplace Depression, workplace mental health

How to Work with Someone with Depression

With over 300 million people worldwide affected by depression, chances are good that you know or work with someone who deals with the illness on a daily basis. Depression can affect a person’s ability to perform simple tasks, thereby making…
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Brittany George June 20, 2019 Mental Health, Mental Illness, schizophrenia

What It’s Like To Suffer From Schizophrenia

Despite gaining greater media coverage there continue to be certain stigmas surrounding mental health issues. Those who suffer from mental illnesses continue to suffer from social stigma and alienation through less than flattering depictions. Schizophrenia is perhaps the most stigmatized…
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Brittany George May 30, 2019 Mental Health, Mental Health Issues, psychiatric

Early Indicators of Future Psychiatric Illness

Important notice: the information in this article is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from a psychiatric illness, please consult a healthcare professional immediately. Depression is…
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Brittany George May 27, 2019 Mental Health, Mental Illness, neurorehabilitation, psychosis, psychotic disorders, Uncategorized

Neurosis vs Psychosis: What’s the Difference?

Important notice: the information in this article is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from a psychiatric illness, please consult a healthcare professional immediately. There are…
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As an association that is a leader in mental health, we stand beside our First Nations people in both Australia and New Zealand to empower their people and communities to improve their wellbeing. We support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia and Maori people in New Zealand/Aotearoa and acknowledge the beauty, strength and uniqueness in their people and cultures. We celebrate their diversity and acknowledge that we work, walk and talk on your lands and we thank and pay yindyamarra/whakaute/respect to your ancestors, Elders and people. Our association will work to continue to amplify voices and empower communities to improve the mental health within First Nations people in both countries.