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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.

Food and Mood - The Role of Diet in Depression and Low Mood

Food and Mood - The Role of Diet in Depression and Low Mood

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
05 May 2022
Many factors are involved and can contribute to depression or low mood, some out of our control. Research has confirmed there is a strong link between what we eat and our risk of depression. There isn’t necessarily a ‘diet’ for mental health, rather a dietary pattern that involves eating more foods associated with a decreased risk of depression and eating less foods associated with an increased risk of depression. The dietary pattern most commonly associated with reducing the risk of depression is the Mediterranean Diet. 
Category:Nutrition, Mental Health
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Coping With A Negative News Cycle

Coping With A Negative News Cycle

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
04 April 2022
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and anxiety is totally normal. However there are some useful tips to cope with the stress.
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Yet another article about mindfulness - But one that’s a bit different

Yet another article about mindfulness - But one that’s a bit different

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
24 March 2022

Mindfulness can be used to observe any and every internal and external phenomenon of human life. So, in addition to observing feelings and thoughts, the focus of mindfulness can be on behaviours and habits (good and bad), eating and exercising, interactions with others and even responses to global issues and events.  

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Food and Mood - The Role of Diet in Depression and Low Mood

Food and Mood - The Role of Diet in Depression and Low Mood

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
05 May 2022
Many factors are involved and can contribute to depression or low mood, some out of our control. Research has confirmed there is a strong link between what we eat and our risk of depression. There isn’t necessarily a ‘diet’ for mental health, rather a dietary pattern that involves eating more foods associated with a decreased risk of depression and eating less foods associated with an increased risk of depression. The dietary pattern most commonly associated with reducing the risk of depression is the Mediterranean Diet. 
Category:Nutrition, Mental Health
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Coping With A Negative News Cycle

Coping With A Negative News Cycle

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
04 April 2022
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and anxiety is totally normal. However there are some useful tips to cope with the stress.
Category:Mental Health
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Yet another article about mindfulness - But one that’s a bit different

Yet another article about mindfulness - But one that’s a bit different

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
24 March 2022

Mindfulness can be used to observe any and every internal and external phenomenon of human life. So, in addition to observing feelings and thoughts, the focus of mindfulness can be on behaviours and habits (good and bad), eating and exercising, interactions with others and even responses to global issues and events.  

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Sleep – Why You Need to Start Making it a Priority

Sleep – Why You Need to Start Making it a Priority

Dr. Michela Sorensen
ByDr. Michela Sorensen
18 March 2022

Sleep is a foundational pillar of health, and the quality of your sleep can impact not just your physical energy in the morning but your mental and emotional health, too. Join us this year for World Sleep Day 2022 in promoting quality sleep worldwide.

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Bad sleep makes a good life very difficult

Bad sleep makes a good life very difficult

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
16 March 2022

When most people think of health and wellbeing, they typically think about exercise and diet, which is great, because both of those are extremely important. But there’s another “pillar” of health and wellbeing that’s far too often ignored, discounted, or underappreciated; and that’s sleep.  

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Why is sleep so important?

Why is sleep so important?

Em Batger
ByEm Batger
11 March 2022
Sleep is one of the biggest restorative activities that we as humans can do. Arguably just as important (if not more) that a healthy diet and regular exercise; yet it’s something that’s neglected by a large majority of us
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Chronic Pain and the Link to Mental Health

Chronic Pain and the Link to Mental Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
24 February 2022
Chronic pain doesn’t just have a devastating toll on physical health, but can also impact their mental health and wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
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4 Tips on How to Ask Someone if They're Okay

4 Tips on How to Ask Someone if They're Okay

Tammy George
ByTammy George
24 February 2022
Asking someone if they’re okay can make all the difference - in some cases it could even save a life. Know how to ask and follow up.
Category:Mental Health, Depression
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What if Happiness and Life Success Came from Doing LESS … Not MORE?

What if Happiness and Life Success Came from Doing LESS … Not MORE?

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
15 December 2021

Even when we need something, having more and more of that something, beyond what’s needed, doesn’t necessarily make for better.

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Grieving The Loss Of A Pet

Grieving The Loss Of A Pet

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
09 December 2021
Grief is such a complicated emotion, and certainly not one that is unique to human beings. It appears in many forms, lasts for various amounts of time and expresses itself in more ways than any other emotion I can think of.
Category:Mental Health, Grief and Loss
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How Not To Be Controlled By Your Thoughts And Feelings

How Not To Be Controlled By Your Thoughts And Feelings

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
09 December 2021
Your thoughts, too, can either add to your moods in a positive way or … not. You might not always be aware of them, just like the music playing in the background, but they can still have an effect anyway.
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5 Ways to Prepare for Lockdown - How to Maintain Your Mental Health

5 Ways to Prepare for Lockdown - How to Maintain Your Mental Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
13 October 2021
Lockdowns can be difficult on everyone. Missing celebrations and catching up with friends and family can take a mental toll but there are a few things you can do to be mentally prepared should you go into lockdown again.
Category:Mental Health, COVID-19, Loneliness
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