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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.

R U OK? Tips for Talking Mental Health

R U OK? Tips for Talking Mental Health

Dr Kieran Kennedy
ByDr Kieran Kennedy
12 September 2024
September 12th marks R U OK?DAY and as a psychiatrist who talks to people about their mental health on a daily basis (sunnier days aside) this marks September as a hugely important one for the calendar. 
Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Self-Care
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Embracing Self-Care to Reduce Stress

Embracing Self-Care to Reduce Stress

Dr Gina Cleo
ByDr Gina Cleo
07 August 2024
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of daily life. However, through self-care practices, we can manage and significantly reduce our stress levels. Self-care isn't a luxury but a necessity, encompassing activities and habits that promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Here, we explore effective self-care strategies to help you combat stress. 
Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Self-Care, Depression
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10 Habits for A Healthy Brain

10 Habits for A Healthy Brain

Dr. Michela Sorensen
ByDr. Michela Sorensen
13 June 2024
While becoming a bit forgetful might be a normal part of aging, the thought of dementia can be quite worrying for a lot of people. The good news - there are some very simple things you can be doing now to look after your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia. 
Category:Mental Health, Later in Life, Dementia
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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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3 Practical Mental Health Tips From A GP

3 Practical Mental Health Tips From A GP

Dr. Preya Alexander
ByDr. Preya Alexander
Dr. Preeya shares her 3 practical tips to help you look after your brain in these tricky times.
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Bouncing Forward – Using Adversity to Become Stronger and Better

Bouncing Forward – Using Adversity to Become Stronger and Better

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
13 September 2021
At the risk of stating the obvious, times have been tough for many of us. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020, in some way or other we’ve all faced challenges – challenges to our physical and psychological health, as well as our occupational and financial wellbeing.
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Our Key Tips for Self-Care in Difficult Times

Our Key Tips for Self-Care in Difficult Times

Reece Carter
ByReece Carter
09 September 2021
The past year-and-a-half has plunged most of us into confusion and upheaval. For many people, it has impacted our mental wellbeing, too; and so now more than ever it’s important that we prioritise taking care of our bodies and our minds.
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Postnatal Anxiety – Is it Normal to Feel Anxious After Having a Baby?

Postnatal Anxiety – Is it Normal to Feel Anxious After Having a Baby?

Tammy George
ByTammy George
25 March 2021
Postnatal anxiety can rob new parents of the joy a new baby can bring. But treatment and support is available to help them get through the difficult time.
Category:Maternity Care, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Pregnancy
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Why so many people are tired and why so many need to make sleep and rest a priority!

Why so many people are tired and why so many need to make sleep and rest a priority!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
19 March 2021
The importance of sleep and prioritising time for rest.
Category:Mental Health, General Medical
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Why Is Sleep Important? The Link Between Getting Enough Sleep and Mental Health

Why Is Sleep Important? The Link Between Getting Enough Sleep and Mental Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
11 February 2021
Getting a good night’s sleep could be more important than you think. Research shows it can keep mental health disorders at bay. 
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You can start again, any time, and make something new

You can start again, any time, and make something new

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
Don't wait for New Years to make your resolutions - Resolutions, or goals, should be set on a regular basis; self-improvement should be a daily striving.
Category:Mental Health, New Year’s Health Resolutions
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Letting Go Of The Year 2020

Letting Go Of The Year 2020

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
01 January 2021

2020 will inevitably go down in history and with 2021 officially here it's time for us to start contemplating on the lessons learnt and planning for the new year ahead.

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Digital Detoxing - Why It Might Be Time For A Social Media Break

Digital Detoxing - Why It Might Be Time For A Social Media Break

Tammy George
ByTammy George
23 December 2020
If you feel like you’ve overdosed on social media this year, you might benefit from giving it up for a while - Here's some tips to help you get started.
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Stress Relieving Training

Stress Relieving Training

Em Batger
ByEm Batger
11 December 2020
Stress Relieving Training - How to get your endorphins flowing for a quick and easy way to reduce your stress.
Category:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Stress and Anxiety
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