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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.

How to Get over Those Post-Holiday Blues

How to Get over Those Post-Holiday Blues

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
01 February 2019

When you get back from holidays almost instantly they seem like a distant memory and you’re back into your everyday life and post-holiday blues set in. We chatted with mental health expert Dr. Happy, about his top tips for overcoming post-holiday blues while also creating more happiness and a better life.

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The Role of Music in the Workplace – Can It Boost Productivity?

The Role of Music in the Workplace – Can It Boost Productivity?

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
21 January 2019

Does music boost productivity in the workplace? Well, the simple answer is yes. Psychologist and mental health expert, Dr. Happy explains “listening to music can increase the speed with which people complete tasks; and improve the quality of ideas people have.” In his latest article for HIF, Dr. Happy shares the benefits that music can have at work, while remembering that one person’s Mozart is another person’s Justin Bieber!

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Feeling homesick this Christmas? Here’s how to manage it!

Feeling homesick this Christmas? Here’s how to manage it!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
21 December 2018
Are you away from your loved ones this Christmas? It’s difficult not to feel homesick when the holidays come around and you’re far away from your family. With this in mind, we caught up with Dr. Happy to hear his top tips on how to survive the holiday homesick blues.
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