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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...

Mindful break: Pausing for gratitude (video)

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...

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....

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....

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...

Eat for health: Building conscious eating

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...