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Menopause: Effective self-care strategies for a healthy and fulfilling future

Menopause can cause some difficult mental and physical symptoms but it does not signal the end of...

Lifting the load: Understanding and sharing emotional labour at home

You might have heard the term “emotional labour” in the media, but it’s often misunderstood. This...

Building your resilience with self-care

Resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, such as personal or family...

The mind-body connection: Protecting your mental wellness when facing physical health conditions

Mental and physical health are closely linked—one often affects the other. Physical health problems...

You don't have to win the lottery to enjoy life

When was the last time you heard someone suggest that you need to relax more and enjoy life? Maybe...

A checklist for positive mental health

When people hear the words mental health, they often think only of mental illness or lack thereof....

Striving to be happy: How to achieve a sense of wellbeing

Have you noticed how some people seem more content than others, despite facing many of the same...

Your guide to peacekeeping during the festive season

Happy, fun, merry—these are hopefully the words that come to mind when you think of holiday family...

Improving family communication

Elements of communication Communication don'ts Communication is a crucial part of creating a...

Recognising a mental health issue and giving support

Everyone deals with emotional ups and downs. But how can you tell if that stress, sadness or...

Helping your loved one lift the stigma of mental illness

Illnesses have a ripple effect—reaching beyond one individual to touch their family members,...

Counselling in a digital world

Counselling has evolved alongside the way we live and work. Today, many assistance programs offer...

Emotional eating: Building conscious eating habits

This video is designed to help you improve your eating habits and some aspects of your overall...

50 ways to practise self-care

You may have heard about the importance of self-care, but sometimes it can be challenging to put it...

Maintaining healthy habits when life changes

We may have the best intentions when making plans to eat well, exercise, and get more sleep, but...

Creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace as a manager

For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, and those of other sexual identities...

Is depression affecting your work and productivity?

The signs of depression How depression affects work and productivity Handling work responsibilities...

How’s your financial discipline?

Financial discipline is all about making spending and saving choices that help you achieve your...

Checking your financial wellbeing

No matter how good you are with your finances, it makes sense to conduct a financial wellbeing...

Managing grief: Tips for you and your children

Loss is a part of life. Whether it's a death or devastating diagnosis, difficult situations test us...

Helping your team cope with grief and loss in the workplace

As a manager, you must respond compassionately and professionally when a death occurs within your...

Learning to be more assertive

Being assertive is a way of respecting your rights. Learning to be aware of your feelings, without...

Identifying and treating sexual problems for women

An enjoyable sex life is a healthy and natural part of adulthood. However, most women have gone...

Menopause: Effective self-care strategies for a healthy and fulfilling future

Menopause can cause some problematic mental and physical symptoms, but it does not signal the end...

Quick tips for starting and sticking with a fitness plan

Physical activity is crucial for good health; it plays a major role in maintaining a healthy...

Are you at risk of heart disease?

Heart disease—a major health risk that can have tragic consequences—is considered a leading cause...

Webinar: Vision and Goal Setting

The New Year is here, bringing a clean slate and a fresh start to explore new goals and...

Understanding blood pressure

High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of...

Setting SMART goals

Learning to set realistic goals and stick with them is a big part of personal and work success....

How do I get there from here? Setting and attaining career goals

Whether you've been with your organisation for years or you're looking at how to create a career...

Mindful break: Pausing for gratitude (video)

Gratitude journal

People who practise gratitude are more optimistic, more likely to achieve their goals, and happier...

Helping men overcome the stigma of mental illness

There are many reasons people do not seek treatment for mental illness—access to appropriate mental...

Eating disorders affect men, too

Eating disorders are commonly attributed to females—in particular, the notion of the young teenage...

Are you struggling with depression?

Symptoms of depression Causes of depression Treatment options Antidepressant medicine If...

Top ten tips for remaining psychologically resilient

Tip 1: Maintain a social support Tip 2: Maintain a third place Tip 3: Get involved Tip 4: Keep a...

Assessing if you are depressed

All of us feel blue sometimes when sad events happen or when life doesn't go according to plan....

Sadness in the spotlight

It’s okay to feel sad. In fact, everyone feels sad from time to time. It’s a normal human emotion...

Five secrets of successful students

Why do some students seem to excel even though they aren’t studying longer than others or taking...

Eat for health: Building conscious eating habits

Prioritising yourself: The importance of self-care

We live hectic lives and have constant demands on our time. It's all too common to place work and...

The effects of positivity on brain health

The relationship between our thoughts and brain chemistry is influenced by many factors, as every...

Recovery is possible

If you or someone you love is struggling to overcome addiction to alcohol or drugs, you know how...

When someone you care about engages in risky substance use

If you have a relative or friend who may have a drug or an alcohol problem, it's important to know...

Managing stress after a natural disaster

It can be very challenging to manage stress after a natural disaster such as a flood, cyclone,...

When you or your children are upset by news reports

Media coverage of a violent crime, natural disaster, war, act of terrorism, or other disturbing...

Advocating for your child’s mental health

As a child grows and develops through childhood and into adolescence, some parents may notice the...

Childhood depression

All children feel sad sometimes, but some may face these feelings daily, in which case they may...

Discovering you have a neurodiverse condition in adulthood

In recent years, understanding and awareness of neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, autism, and...

Exploring autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is quite common. In fact, it’s likely you know someone with ASD....

The importance of assertiveness in work-life balance

Striving for a healthy balance between the demands on you—in and out of the office—means setting...

Understanding menopause

Menopause is the natural stage of life that marks the end of childbearing and menstrual bleeding....

Are you at risk for heart disease?

Heart disease—a major health risk that can have tragic consequences—is considered a leading cause...

Relationships: Friends keep you healthy

Most people know that proper nutrition, exercise, and regular checkups promote good health, but did...

Setting SMART goals

Learning how to set realistic goals and stick with them is a big part of personal and work success....

Five ways to simplify your life

“All of us yearn for a simpler life in which we can be more present,” says Mary Pipher, clinical...

Personal resilience in life and work

Some people seem to effectively cope with work and family issues, successfully achieve goals, and...

Pursue your purpose by creating a personal mission statement

Do all of your responsibilities make it hard to keep your eye on your big goals in life? Would you...

Managing family conflict

Strong, supportive family relationships can be as important as a healthy diet and regular exercise....

Fighting fairly

Differences of opinion are a natural part of relationships. Even if you and your partner have a...

Assessing if you are depressed

All of us feel blue sometimes when sad events happen or when life doesn't go according to plan....

Are you struggling with depression?

Everyone occasionally feels sad or blue, but these feelings pass within a couple of days. However,...