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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.

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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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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Happiness Is … Accepting Others (And Their Differences)

Happiness Is … Accepting Others (And Their Differences)

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
14 July 2020

Accepting others for who they are isn't as easy as it sounds. Acceptance of where other people are, means letting go of judgment and expectations of how you think people should act.

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How Your Pet Helps and How You Can Pay Them Back

How Your Pet Helps and How You Can Pay Them Back

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
30 June 2020

There can be no doubt that spending time with our pets improves our wellbeing. It even makes us live longer. And yes, your pet will live longer if they’re happier too.

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Working from Home? 8 Tips to Help Stay Mentally Healthy

Working from Home? 8 Tips to Help Stay Mentally Healthy

Tammy George
ByTammy George
09 June 2020
Working from home might be everything you once wished for, but the reality can be very different. Make sure you take steps to look after your mental health.
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Time to Create Your New Normal

Time to Create Your New Normal

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
It looks like we’re starting to come out the other side of what’s obviously been an unprecedented and unusual few months.
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A Life Barely Lived

A Life Barely Lived

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
21 May 2020
Almost every day I feel I could have achieved so much more, and I could have. Maybe even should have. Because I’ve only used a small fraction of the talents I possess and the opportunities I’ve had. 
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Habits For Happiness

Habits For Happiness

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
Happiness is, in other words, simply the result of the consistent enacting of the right type of behaviours; positive habits.
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Making Space For Difficult Emotions

Making Space For Difficult Emotions

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
08 April 2020
We can’t possibly live our best lives without a healthy dose of positivity, which includes happiness but also includes other positive emotions such as calm and contentment, satisfaction and pride, and others. 
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Simplifying Your Life

Simplifying Your Life

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy

The online store of one of Australia’s leading supermarkets sells over 200 types of pasta sauce. Think about that, and try not to feel overwhelmed!

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What is Social Health? Definitions, Examples and Tips on Improving Your Social Wellness

What is Social Health? Definitions, Examples and Tips on Improving Your Social Wellness

Tammy George
ByTammy George
Most of us have more connections than any other generation in history but it’s the lack of quality friendships that’s causing our poor social health.
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10 Tips for Looking After Your Mental Health Later on in Life

10 Tips for Looking After Your Mental Health Later on in Life

Tammy George
ByTammy George
We all want to lead long and productive lives; however, mental health can decline with age if we don’t look after it.
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Health And Humility - What We Can Learn From The Success Story That Is Movember

Health And Humility - What We Can Learn From The Success Story That Is Movember

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
The initial activities would grow into an international movement that’s changed and saved millions of lives. 
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What Is the Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness?

What Is the Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness?

Tammy George
ByTammy George
Often the terms mental health and mental illness are misunderstood. Everyone has mental health but not everyone suffers from a mental illness. Here’s the difference between mental health and mental illness.
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