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As seasons change: Understanding and coping when depression sets in

People who experience serious mood changes that occur regularly with the change of seasons may have...

When traditions lose their meaning: Creating new family traditions

Traditions are rituals that we often hold dear, having special meaning to the family and giving us...

Mindful break: Pausing for gratitude (video)

Gratitude Journal

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

Recognising the impact of trauma

How can you understand your feelings in a state of crisis?

Restoring healthy habits when recovering from burnout

If you find yourself exhausted and disconnected, it can feel like an overwhelming task to maintain...

Eating disorders affect men, too

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

Helping men overcome the stigma of mental illness

There are many reasons people do not seek treatment for mental illness – it could be lack of access...

Quick tips for staying healthy (infographic)

Accept how you feel: When we feel down (video)

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...

Assessing if you are depressed

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

Improve your lifestyle by building healthy new habits

Habit building is a great skill to have, particularly if you want to improve aspects of your life...

Five secrets of successful students

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

Five reasons to stop smoking in your 20s or early 30s

Smoking affects almost every organ in your body, and some of the effects have an immediate impact....

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...

Physical health: Taking care of your body helps care for your mind

Mental and physical health are closely linked – one often affects the other. Poor physical health...

Ten steps to help ease financial stress during difficult times

Difficult financial times can lead to feelings of stress. Here are ten ways to ease your anxiety by...

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...

Audio tip: Recognising signs of stress and overload (1:33 mins)

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Infographic: Why join a support group?

Recovery is possible

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

Managing stress after a natural disaster

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

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...

How to reduce your eco-anxiety

Eco-anxiety is the stress caused by fears about climate change, plastic waste, animal extinction,...

Resilience during a disease outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic

When the news media and health organisations warn of a possible disease outbreak, epidemic, or...

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...

Bringing up resilient children

All children benefit from being able to cope well with challenges, change, and adversity....

Harmful online content: Finding alternatives

It’s very easy for young people to access harmful content online. Although the internet has many...

Keeping neurodiverse kids safe online

With children’s social media use on the rise, it’s natural for parents to wonder what effect...

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...

Social media: The good, the bad, and the balance

Bone Health: Understanding and preventing osteoporosis

Without healthy bones, you wouldn’t be able to stand, sit, walk, run, or dance. Yet most of us take...

Understanding menopause

Menopause is the natural stage in a woman's life that marks the end of childbearing and menstrual...

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...

Maintaining close friendships

Whatever your day-to-day pressures may be, keeping in touch with friends is a vital part of a happy...