Tag Archive for: Mental health at work

A thoughtful young woman with glasses sits in a classroom, resting her chin on her hand while looking away. In the background, two other women are engaged in work at a table, and another woman is seated nearby, looking at papers.

Autistic burnout in adults: signs, contributing factors, and recovery supports

Autistic burnout in adults: signs, contributing factors, and recovery supports Autistic burnout is a nervous system response to sustained overload. It is not laziness or a lack of resilience. Many Autistic adults can maintain performance in…
Read more
Two women are sitting at a table in an office setting, engaged in a discussion. One woman has short grey hair and is gesturing with her hands, while the other woman, with long dark hair, is listening attentively.

ADHD and emotional intensity: rejection sensitivity, overwhelm, and repair strategies

ADHD affects emotion regulation, not just attention Many adults with ADHD describe emotions as arriving quickly, feeling intense, and being hard to shift. This is not a character issue - it reflects differences in how the nervous system responds…
Read more
An older woman working on her laptop

Supporting Menopause and Mental Health in the Workplace

Menopause is a natural and inevitable phase in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. While it marks the end of menstruation, it also brings about significant hormonal, physical, and psychological changes. These…
Read more
A man and woman facing each other having a conversation

Conflict Resolution: Fostering Open and Respectful Communication for Win-Win Outcomes

Conflict is a natural and inevitable part of life. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in our communities, differences in opinions, needs, and perspectives will arise. While conflict can feel uncomfortable, it also presents an opportunity…
Read more
A diverse group of people in a professional setting, smiling at each other

Supporting Neurodiverse Employees: Building Inclusive and Psychologically Safe Workplaces

Every workplace is made up of people who think, communicate, and process information differently. This diversity in how we experience and engage with the world - known as neurodiversity - brings unique perspectives, creativity, and innovation…
Read more
Older man talking to mental health psychologist in brightly lit room

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…
Read more
Older man talking to mental health psychologist in brightly lit room

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…
Read more

Overcoming Burnout

What is burnout? Job burnout is an ‘occupational syndrome’ that is characterised across three dimensions: Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion Feelings of cynicism or negativism related to one's job Mental distance and…
Read more
Woman looking at bills rubbing her head

Financial stress

As cost-of-living pressures hit home and interest rates climb to their highest levels in years, it’s no wonder that more and more Australians are experiencing financial stress. We already have one of the highest household debt ratios in…
Read more
Two women facing each other. One woman reassures the other with her hand on her arm.a

Guiding Your Team Through Traumatic Events

Recent violent incidents have left us all in a state of shock and disbelief. It is moments like these that remind us of the fragility of life, and the importance of supporting one another in times of trauma. As we grapple with the aftermath…
Read more