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75% of Aussies have experienced a traumatic event in their lives, putting many of us at risk for post-traumatic stress disorders or other mental health conditions. Research suggests that more than half of Aussies (59%) experienced at least one personal stressor in the past twelve months. Persistent stress can lead to long-term physical and mental health symptoms,…

Do you struggle to get to sleep or often wake up early? Do you have a lot on your mind that makes it hard to sleep? Do you struggle to feel rested during the day? It may be helpful to look at improving your sleep. Nearly half of Aussies report at least two sleep-related problems. While…

How To Form Better Habits in 2025 Tired of writing New Year's resolutions that never seem to stick past February? Read on for our top tips on how to form better, more long-lasting habits in 2025. Many people make New Year's resolutions, but 80% of those will fail by February. It's a daunting…

The festive season might be "the most wonderful time of the year" for some people, but not for 46% of Aussies. Here's how to boost your mental health this holiday season. For many people, the festive season conjures up images of extra social and work commitments, financial stress, family conflict, shopping and food preparation. No wonder…

We all know doomscrolling is bad for our mental health, but why? How does continuous exposure to bad news increase anxiety and lead to news fatigue?How continuous bad news harms our mental health (and what to do about it) War in the Ukraine and the Middle East. The election in the U.S. Inflation and the rising…

October is Mental Health Month, and this year's theme is "Let's Talk About It". How do you connect with the people around you? Do you ever talk about mental health? Mental health conditions will affect around 45% of Aussies at some point in their life, and affect 1 in 5 Aussies every year.  Here at…

PMDD is much more than a bad case of PMS. Affecting between 3 and 8% of women, this commonly misunderstood condition can significantly disrupt a woman's life. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe, chronic form of premenstrual syndrome. It is not caused by a hormonal issue or imbalance; rather, it is the result of the brain responding…

According to shame researcher Brene Brown, guilt and shame are two very different emotions. The first is adaptive and even helpful, but the second is not a tool for change. Every human being has felt guilt and shame at some point in their lives. According to professor, author, social worker, and speaker Brene Brown, while…

Giving up alcohol for a month may seem a tough or even impossible ask, but there's some great benefits to look forward to. "Dry July" began in 2008 with three mates who wanted to raise money for a TV for their local hospital's waiting room.  The men decided to abstain from alcohol for a month…

Men's health is a measure of total wellbeing that looks at things like physical activity, nutrition, reducing risk-taking, improving sleep, and increasing connections. Did you know that in Australia, 50 men die every day from preventable causes?  That 1 in 2 men will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime?  That men with mates…

(And how to tell if it's something more serious) Do you feel low or depressed when the days start getting shorter heading into winter, and better when the days lengthen into spring? You may be suffering from a case of the "winter blues" which affects many Aussies. But sometimes these changes in mood can…

(18th - 24th March, 2024) Have you ever wondered about neuro-divergence? Are you curious about conditions such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia? Nutrition plays a pivotal role in supporting mental health. Numerous evidence-based studies have underscored the c You might have heard the word "neuro-divergence" before but not known exactly what it means. To…