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Brittany George December 19, 2019 Mental Health, Pets

How Can Emotional Support Animals Help?

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Lacey Nolan Every day people become more aware of the harsh side-effects pharmaceuticals can have in our bodies. For this reason, many people suffering from different mental health illnesses are turning…
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Brittany George October 18, 2019 Mental Health, technology

How Mental Health Apps Can Be an Alternative Therapy

Several individuals who are suffering from different forms of psychological disorders, including depression and anxiety do not always get the help that they need for various reasons. For some, mental health services are too expensive, while others tend to worry…
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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 July 1, 2019 Mental Health, Therapy

On the Differences Between Reflection & Rumination – & Getting Unstuck

Have you ever found yourself replaying a scenario over and over in your head? You may even know it is unhelpful, unproductive & upsetting, but you seem to be stuck in a play-back loop. This is probably rumination. Susan Nolan-Hoeksema…
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Brittany George May 30, 2019 Mental Health, Therapy

Dr. Angela Morgan On…. How To Get the Most From Therapy

Firstly, it’s ok if you don’t know where to start. This is quite common, and we do not think you are a mess if you cannot eloquently describe your thoughts or feelings. We will be patient with you, and take…
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Brittany George May 24, 2019 Online treatment, Therapy

Internet Therapy: Great Idea, But Does It Work?

The need for mental health care is on the rise, while the number of affordable providers is not. With so many aspects of our lives already conducted on the internet, why can’t therapy take place online? Options for electronic and…
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Brittany George November 27, 2018 Mental Health, Mental Health Australia, Therapy

How Can You Make Your Clinic Easier for Patients to Find?

Psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals play a hugely valuable role in helping people to cope with and recover from various disorders. They can only help, however, if the people who need their services can find them easily. Making…
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Brittany George June 30, 2018 Addiction, Therapy, treatment

Living a Life of Chaos with the Addict You Love? Transformation and Healing Are Possible

In my experience, one of the hardest things about loving an addict is isolation. With it comes the feeling that you can’t get the help you truly need, even when you try to reach out. You think that no one…
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Brittany George June 19, 2018 Therapy

What is Horticultural Therapy and How Does it Work?

Let nature be your stress buster   When you are feeling the pressure, take things back to basics. Horticultural therapy (HT) is the process by which gardening, and plants, are used to improve both physical and mental wellbeing of an…
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Brittany George June 13, 2018 Addiction, Therapy, treatment

Living a Life of Chaos with the Addict You Love? Transformation and Healing Are Possible

In my experience, one of the hardest things about loving an addict is isolation. With it comes the feeling that you can’t get the help you truly need, even when you try to reach out. You think that no one…
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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.