Is Overbreathing Negatively Affecting Your Health?
For most of us, breathing is very much a subconscious action that we on the most part pay very little attention to. During exercise, or when putting in a quick...
30 August, 2017
Exercise to Battle Postnatal Depression
According to Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) postnatal depression is effecting more than 1 in 7 new mums each year in Australia. Accredited Exercise Physiologist and women’s health expert, Esme Soan,...
20 July, 2017
Exercising and Living Well with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur following exposure to potentially life-threatening or traumatic event. This can include events such as motor vehicle accidents, assault, or experiencing...
05 June, 2017
It’s less about the exercise and more about the group – Mental and Social engagement of exercise
Using exercise with the sole purpose of improving quality of life through social engagement is proving to have a tremendous effect on the mental health of participants. While exercise and...
17 May, 2017
Seek ‘Awe’ for psychological, physical and social benefits
What is Awe? Awe is a stirring feeling of inspiration and wonder that may be elicited from a touching experience in nature, becoming lost in music or in beholding art. It...
21 April, 2017
The connection between physical and mental health
Generally speaking; individuals experiencing mental health conditions will also be experiencing some elements of poor physical health, and vice versa. According to data from AIHW, Australia's Health 2016 national report card;...
27 March, 2017
Yoga and it’s benefits for mental health
Yoga is sometimes overlooked or not considered as a tool to help with the symptoms of mental health conditions. In Australia, it's estimated that 45 per cent of people will experience...
06 February, 2017
The mental health impact of editing your selfies – #nofilter
5-10 years ago, mainstream media had a lot to answer for in terms of portraying unrealistic body image ideals. However, the tables started to turn and it became common knowledge that...
16 December, 2016
Avoid an Energy Burnout During the Holiday Season
Is your energy for the festive season looking a little more ‘silent night’ than ‘jingle bells’? Although many people view the end of year as a leisurely break, the lead up...
08 November, 2016
How to muscle up on mental illness for Mental Health Month
It is the sad reality that each year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. That number is almost double the global average. Mental illness is also ranked as...
04 October, 2016