Mental Health

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.

Is Binge Watching Bad For Your Mental Health?

ByDr. Happy

16 August 2018

Did you know on average, a typical Netflix user watches at least 12 hours of TV each week; which is almost 2 hours each and every day. According to Mental Health expert and HIF blogger, Dr. Happy, “Most users don’t spread out their viewing evenly. Rather, many binge watch episodes or series on a regular basis. After the pleasure and excitement can come tiredness and exhaustion. Some viewers have even reported feeling depressed they have no more episodes to watch!” With this in mind, Dr. Happy shares his do’s and don’ts when it comes to binge watching your next series.

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How to Stay Mentally Healthy During the Winter Months

ByDr. Happy

Have you ever experienced the “winter blues”? According to psychologist Dr. Happy, “It’s important to stay mentally healthy during the colder, darker months. We naturally tend to hibernate once it starts to get cold”. With this in mind, Dr. Happy shares his expert advice on how to avoid feeling blue this winter.

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Tips to manage stress for new dads

ByDr. Happy

26 July 2018

Are you about to become a dad for the first time? There’s no doubt that change can be exciting as well as daunting. According to mental health professional, Dr. Happy, “Rarely in life are we so quickly thrown new demands and expected to master them so fast. Parenting, it could be said, is the ultimate oxymoron! At the same time, however, it’s important to remember that like almost everything else in life, this challenge can be met.” With this is mind, Dr. Happy shares his top 10 tips for managing stress as a new father.

Category:Mental Health, Maternity Care, First Time Parents

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Hospital Cover

No one wants to go to hospital, but if the worst happens, having Hospital cover can make a stressful experience easier and more comfortable. You may be thinking, “But why do I need private health insurance when we can have the public health system, Medicare?” Well, there’s a number of reasons why private hospital insurance is a better option than relying solely on the public system – one of the most important one being that your policy allows you to choose your own hospital and treating doctor. Plus, you’ll typically have a much shorter wait time for any elective surgeries that you may need in the future.

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