Exercise can help to both prevent and manage depression symptoms. But what kinds of exercise work best? And what specific considerations apply to those living with depression? Is one type of...
With our ever-stressed, fast-paced lifestyles, our bodies are pumping out cortisol almost constantly. This can wreak havoc on our health. So, what exactly is cortisol, how does it affect your...
Modern life is tough. We experience chronic stress and are “always on”. A little stress can be healthy, but like everything, it should be experienced in moderation. Too much stress...
It's okay to not be okay…You’re not alone. Parenthood is a major change and sometimes, a major challenge in people’s lives. It's quite common and normal to experience symptoms of sadness...
Feeling down, stressed or anxious are all normal emotions for young people to experience. When these feelings persist for long periods of time or begin to interfere with work, study...
Have you heard of “green exercise”? It’s a buzz word which refers to physical exercise undertaken in natural environments. So, what are the benefits of exercising outdoors? The benefits of exercising...
We often think about being “healthy” in terms of our bodies, and too often forget about our minds. So, what exactly is “mental health” and how can you look after...
What is Bipolar Affective Disorder? Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD), is a mental health condition that is characterised by severe mood swings, between a state of depression and mania, that can last...
In Australia, we are experiencing higher than ever before numbers of people living with clinically diagnosed mental health disorders. Previously, mental health issues were rarely discussed due to the sense of...
What is mindfulness? Humans; we love to think - its part of us - its our kind of thing. It’s an incredibly simple, yet challenging mental technique adapted from a Buddhist...