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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...

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

Keeping neurodiverse kids safe online

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

Exploring autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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

Discovering you have a neurodiverse condition in adulthood

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

Maintaining close friendships

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

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...

Relationships: Friends keep you healthy

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

Four pillars of mental fitness

We all know the importance of physical fitness in keeping us healthy and vibrant throughout our...

What is neurodiversity?

People are different, and at work we all have to make allowances for our colleagues, just as our...

Are you at risk for heart disease?

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

Mindset for lifestyle changes: Find the right mindset

Workplace health and safety: Lower the risks in any environment

For many, office work is not viewed as “high risk,” but the truth is that a typical office work...

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...

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...

Personal resilience in life and work

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

Caring when you work

Handling work and caring responsibilities is never easy. Worldwide, the number of carers is rising...

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...

Avoiding conflict when moving in with family

People have many reasons for moving back in with family, including emotional or financial support...

Building better relationships at work

Workplace dynamics can be complex—on a regular, sometimes daily basis, we must interact with our...

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...

Making a referral to the assistance programme

Referring someone to your organisation’s assistance programme (commonly referred to as an employee...

Do you have symptoms of depression?

Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that interferes with daily life and normal...

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 usually pass within a couple of days....

The big talk: Communicating with adolescents about serious issues

For many parents, the idea of talking to kids about tough issues like sex and drugs may seem more...

Being a role model of resilience as a parent

There are several good reasons to model resilience for your children. People who respond positively...

Youth and depression: Advice for parents

Everyone experiences ups and downs. However, for some people these down times turn into extended...

Handling the back-to-school rush

Late summer and early autumn can be a challenging time for busy families as children and adults...

How to be happy

Have you noticed how some people just seem to be happier than others, even though they have many of...

How to develop an optimistic outlook

Optimistic people tend to believe that good things happen more often than bad things. They may face...

SMART goals and exercise

Having clear, short-term goals is like having a road map, and that can be an important part of...

You do not 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...