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Looking after your mental health if you have a disability

December 3 is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), an international day of observance organised by the United Nations aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. At Access…
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Depression: here’s what it looks like

What is depression? Feeling sad, moody or down is common. But if you feel low or empty for weeks, months or years, you might be depressed. Depression is a serious, but common, mental health issue. One in sixteen people in Australia are affected…
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Sleep hygiene: how to make the most of your shut-eye

What is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene is exactly as it sounds. It’s all about making sure you’re following good sleeping habits. It’s no different to your personal hygiene, or even your diet. How well we sleep can have profound effects…
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Anxiety: what is it and how can you get help

What is anxiety? Feeling stressed or worried is normal - no need to see a psychologist for anxiety just yet. However, if you feel stressed or worried for no reason, if you feel the same when the ‘obvious’ cause has gone, or if your sense…
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Workplace policy: walking the walk

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. And according to the Black Dog Institute, of the 45% of Australians who will experience a…
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Domestic violence: how to keep yourself safe

One in six women have experienced violence by an intimate partner and, on average, one woman per week is killed by a current or former partner.[i] Each year, organisations such as White Ribbon choose one day in particular for people to come…
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Anxious breathing: take control of your breathing like an athlete

What is anxiety? Anxiety is a common condition that one quarter of Australians will experience in their lifetime. It’s the body’s natural reaction to a threat, or what it thinks is a threat, and can be triggered by a range of things, from Anxiety…
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Men in a Support Group with mental health psychologist

Real mean DO eat quiche: myth-busting men’s mental health

Men's mental health awareness is on the rise, and that's undoubtedly a good thing. For generations the true nature of men’s mental health has been hidden away behind a mask of toxic, misplaced masculinity. A mask that defined vulnerability…
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Men’s mental health matters: starting meaningful conversations

If you’re male and buy into the myth that you are immune from the challenges that life will throw at you and that you won’t experience a serious mental health condition in your lifetime, think again! According to the Australian Bureau…
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Social nightmares: online bullying and teenagers

We live in a world where everything we interact with – from news, people, entertainment and much more – is done so with the help of the internet and technology. In fact, Australians spend just over six hours on the internet each and every…
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