Despite the high prevalence of mental illness, and high rates of suicide among young Australians, more than half (54%) of all people with mental health issues do not seek help. Image Credit: Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) A new research…
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'It's usually a lot more toxic': Are you venting or trauma dumping?
Trauma dumping can turn relationships between friends and loved ones sour, but what’s the difference between dumping and a healthy amount of venting? Trauma dumping is a phrase used to describe when someone unloads their pain onto unsuspecting and unprepared…
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How colour therapy can change your life for the better
Colour is all around us. And, whether we realise it or not, it has the ability to influence our emotions and how we react to different situations. For example, the colour red is often used for anger, but it is…
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Simple breathing exercises to beat anxiety at work
Being at work can be stressful at the best of times. But if you’re navigating a return to the office after a long time away, starting in a new role with more responsibility, or going through something difficult in your…
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5 questions to ask yourself to help you put your mental health first this month
Make your mental health and wellbeing a priority this September with the help of these reflective prompts. Although the arrival of September may not feel quite as refreshing after the rather ‘nothing’ summer we’ve experienced, it’s still the perfect time…
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Wellbeing classes in workplaces aren't enough for mental health, says study
Across offices, wellbeing has become a more openly used word. Some workplaces will even make a big show of their wellbeing offerings, encouraging staff to use support systems such as the Employee Assistance Programme, along with offering perks such as…
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New study seeks to improve mental health and wellbeing of young women
Worry, anxiety and depression – when mental health problems strike, they hit hard, particularly in times of uncertainty. With young women consistently and disproportionately more affected by mental health problems compared to young men, experts say it highlights widespread gender…
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A feedback fast will help you learn to trust yourself – here's how to do it
Learning to trust yourself is an ongoing process, but Lucy Sheridan, the world’s first ever comparison coach, says that a technique called a feedback fast, where you forgo asking for advice for a week, is the perfect place to start….
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Could a ‘reset day’ be the key to recovering from burnout?
Written by Amy Beecham As we try to incorporate more rest into our lives, could a ‘reset day’ – a period of up to 24 hours dedicated to recouping from burnout – be the answer? We asked the experts. Despite…
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Deal with toxic comparison culture head-on using the PIP technique
Comparison culture is a big part of the way we use social media. Here, Lucy Sheridan, the world’s first comparison coach, shares a technique that will help you to stop comparing yourself to others. Welcome to The Curiosity Academy, Stylist’s…
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