OLIVIA SIVA We all know it, but we don’t often talk about it; posts to social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can create a posed, edited, unrealistic snapshot of an individual’s life. This superficial “social … [Read more...]
Are you ok?
Sep 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
CASSANDRA PALMER-FIELD Today marks the annual R U OK? Day, a day designed to encourage friends to check in with one another. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around eight Australians commit suicide every day. R U OK? is … [Read more...]
Pressure of university a big trigger of anxiety in students
Oct 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
CASSANDRA MULHERN As semester two of the 2015 university year comes to a close, students are preparing for the stress of final assignments and exams, resulting in intense anxiety for many. Stress is not uncommon among university students, … [Read more...]
PM Turnbull reminds teens: “There’s life after Year Twelve exams”
Oct 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
HOLLY WARE Being a high school student is stressful, even more so as final exams approach, with many teens turning to mental health organisations for help. Youth mental health service ReachOut Australia has revealed that they expect over 80 … [Read more...]
Technology key to boosting mental health
Oct 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
SHAY LEDINGHAM Online and mobile applications are giving people the opportunity to effectively manage their own mental health. By providing easily accessible, self-managed apps, industry practitioners are seeing positive results in treating … [Read more...]
Don’t be restless, just stress less
Aug 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
MATT HARDIE Whether it is a small business owner, a casual employee or a student, moments of stress or anxiety are an unwelcome occurrence in day-to-day life. Establishing ways to manage and eliminate stress can help your performance in the … [Read more...]
