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Our mental health is just as important as our physical health - it impacts every aspect of our life Whether you’d like to get a better understanding of a mental health condition, learn about self-care tips or even how to improve your social and emotional wellbeing, we’re here to help.

If you’re often expecting you’ll be happier than you are, then do this one thing!

If you’re often expecting you’ll be happier than you are, then do this one thing!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
10 October 2023
Expecting others and the world to be that which they’re not creates excessive and often unnecessary distress. Adjusting your expectations can make an enormous difference to your happiness and mental health, as well as to your ability to interact healthily with others.  
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The benefits that exercise can have on your mental health

The benefits that exercise can have on your mental health

Em Batger
ByEm Batger
07 October 2023
October is mental health awareness month. In Australia 1 in 5 people aged 16-85 have experienced a mental health disorder in the past 12 months. These are quite confronting statistics. Regardless of whether you have a lived experience of mental health or not such events can provide an opportunity to pause and take check of your mental head space and that of those around you. For me, exercise is the single most important thing I do for my mental health every day. Why? While most of us know the physical benefits, it may surprise you to learn that what motivates many people to engage in exercise is what it can do for your mental health.  
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Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health

Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health

Dr. Michela Sorensen
ByDr. Michela Sorensen
07 October 2023
Mental illness is not just an adult issue. We know more and more young children are struggling with their mental health. In fact, up to 20 per cent of children experience mental health issues. It can be hard enough for adult to talk about this, let alone 5-year-olds. So, let’s look at some of the warning signs that a child might be struggling with their mental health.  
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If you’re often expecting you’ll be happier than you are, then do this one thing!

If you’re often expecting you’ll be happier than you are, then do this one thing!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
10 October 2023
Expecting others and the world to be that which they’re not creates excessive and often unnecessary distress. Adjusting your expectations can make an enormous difference to your happiness and mental health, as well as to your ability to interact healthily with others.  
Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Self-Care
Read More
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The benefits that exercise can have on your mental health

The benefits that exercise can have on your mental health

Em Batger
ByEm Batger
07 October 2023
October is mental health awareness month. In Australia 1 in 5 people aged 16-85 have experienced a mental health disorder in the past 12 months. These are quite confronting statistics. Regardless of whether you have a lived experience of mental health or not such events can provide an opportunity to pause and take check of your mental head space and that of those around you. For me, exercise is the single most important thing I do for my mental health every day. Why? While most of us know the physical benefits, it may surprise you to learn that what motivates many people to engage in exercise is what it can do for your mental health.  
Category:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety
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Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health

Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health

Dr. Michela Sorensen
ByDr. Michela Sorensen
07 October 2023
Mental illness is not just an adult issue. We know more and more young children are struggling with their mental health. In fact, up to 20 per cent of children experience mental health issues. It can be hard enough for adult to talk about this, let alone 5-year-olds. So, let’s look at some of the warning signs that a child might be struggling with their mental health.  
Category:Mental Health, Family First, Raising Children
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Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing

Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing

Tammy George
ByTammy George
26 September 2023

Our bodies and minds are more closely linked than most of us give credit for. Enjoying good physical health increases the chances of strong mental health. Likewise, a healthy mental state can help keep a person physically healthy.

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The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Mental Health

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Mental Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
31 August 2023
We hear a lot about mindfulness and meditation separately. But there’s also mindfulness meditation, a technique that helps people achieve mental clarity and emotional calmness. Mindfulness meditation can offer a range of mental health benefits for a wide range of people. Find out how you can benefit.
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If you’re not happy with the way you’re going, go the other way!

If you’re not happy with the way you’re going, go the other way!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
17 August 2023
There are times when it’s wise to listen to your inner voice, and there are times when it may well be better to ignore, or even do the opposite of what you’re telling yourself to do. 
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Your habits are your brain’s shortcuts

Your habits are your brain’s shortcuts

Dr Gina Cleo
ByDr Gina Cleo
01 July 2023
Did you know that we make on average 35,000 decisions every single day? Because we simply cannot process all of that information, our brains create habits – automations of the behaviours and actions we often repeat. But how – and why – are habits such a big part of our life?  
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How to Care for a Loved One with Dementia

How to Care for a Loved One with Dementia

Tammy George
ByTammy George
15 May 2023
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, there’s so much to know about how you can help care for them. 
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The Diet That Can Help Counteract Stress

The Diet That Can Help Counteract Stress

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
14 May 2023
According to a recent report, eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce the effects of stress and, and as an added bonus, puts the brakes on the ageing process in our nervous system.
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What’s in your Mental-Health Everyday Carry?

What’s in your Mental-Health Everyday Carry?

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
14 March 2023
Given that we can and do experience difficulties in many and varied situations, how prepared are you to cope when out and about, living life? In this article, I invite you to think about what “tools” you can take with you to help you deal with the ebbs and flows of reality and ultimately, to feel more resilient. 
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It’s OK not to do stuff!

It’s OK not to do stuff!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
23 November 2022
With so much focus on “getting stuff done” and with so much life dissatisfaction felt by so many, maybe it’s time to give more thought to what we don’t want (or need) to get done! 
Category:Mental Health, Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety
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Actively Seeking Discomfort

Actively Seeking Discomfort

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
02 November 2022

Although avoiding discomfort is understandable, it might not ultimately be in our best interests. Instead, actively seeking out challenge, adversity and novelty can bring multiple benefits for our health and wellbeing and happiness.  

 

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