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What employers can do to look after employees’ mental health

Over our lifetimes, we will spend up to 90,000 hours at work and another 11,000 travelling to and from work. That’s a fair chunk of our waking lives. There’s no doubt that COVID has disrupted traditional office work patterns and even…
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Financial stress

As cost-of-living pressures hit home and interest rates climb to their highest levels in six years, it’s no wonder that more and more Australians are experiencing financial stress. We already have one of the highest household debt ratios…
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Why it’s OK not to be OK

Think back to all the times someone has asked you how you’re feeling. Be honest with yourself. How many times have you told the truth? How many times have you told them you’re not feeling OK? Once? Twice? Never? Don’t worry if you haven’t…
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Do you suffer from social anxiety, or are you just shy?

If you went out onto the street, stopped the first person you found and asked them what the difference is between social anxiety and shyness, there’s a good chance you’d be there awhile. There’s nothing wrong with that. Most people…
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Trauma and PTSD: what they are and what help is available

Humans are no strangers to experiencing traumatic events. At some point in your life, you might come across something that unsettles you, if you haven’t already. Trauma can be caused by all kinds of events. This includes losing a loved…
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Five common questions about seeing a psychologist answered

Your very first psychologist appointment can be a challenging experience to navigate, and it’s not unusual to feel anxious or nervous before your first few sessions. Finding your way to a new place, learning how to log into a telehealth…
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Smiling female office worker at desk how can EAPs help employees

Why employers should use an EAP to look after their employees’ mental health

To say the past two years have been tough for businesses is an understatement. Most have been left trying to survive, let alone thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the working landscape, bringing about fresh challenges for…
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Debunking common myths about visiting a psychologist

If you’ve never seen a psychologist, the thought of visiting one, or even just thinking about it, can feel daunting and like a huge step. You may just be nervous about the unknown, or find the concept of having a deep conversation with…
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