Mental Health Week / Day / Month is celebrated all around Australia, with each state and territory adopting their own theme, and hosting their own events each year. The best way you can help to spread the word about positive mental health and wellbeing is by attending or hosting an event in your community or […]
Mental health awareness
Can your business afford to NOT invest in a mental health program?
In a 2015 report commissioned by Price Waterhouse Cooper [PwC], the significant costs of not managing mental health in the workplace were highlighted. The study revealed that the inability to manage mental health in the workplace cost businesses; More than 10.9 billion dollars annually Resulted in 4.7 billion dollars, or the equivalent of 1.1 million […]
Facts about mental health in Australia
These days we are all so much more aware of our mental health than we have been in the past. But are you aware of the facts and statistics of mental health in Australia? Fly-in, fly-out workers from remote mining and construction sites, and offshore locations are at a higher risk of suffering from a […]
ABC’s Australian Story – The Bridge
We came across this segment on ABC’s Australian Story on Monday night, about Donna, who’s whole world unravalled in only 10 days, resulting in her jumping off Brisbane’s Story Bridge, attempting to take her own life. Outwardly she seemed so put together. She had a successful career, a happy family, and there was no history […]
When it rains… it pours…
Have things been a little rough lately? Are things feeling out of control and a little overwhelming? When everything seems to be going wrong, just remember: • Everything is temporary, even this. • Happiness is a result of your approach to life, not what happens to you. • Worry and anger won’t change the situation. […]
Stigma attached to taking mental health leave from work
I recently shared this article on HealthForce Group ‘s facebook page and thought I’d share it with you all on here as well, as it really highlights the stigma still attached to those dealing with a mental illness. The social stigma attached to mental health and the discrimination experienced can often make difficulties worse and […]
