Nurturing Teen Mental Well-being: Strategies to Support Adolescents with Anxiety
Navigating the challenges of adolescence can be overwhelming, and for many teenagers, anxiety becomes a significant aspect of their daily lives. As a caregiver, friend, or family member, providing effective support is crucial. Here are three key strategies to help you support a teenager dealing with anxiety: 1. Open Communication and Understanding: Establishing open communication […]
Accessing Mental Health Support in Australia
Once you’ve recognised that you need professional support to manage your mental health, navigating the system can be confusing. Here are some things to consider as you begin this journey: There are both public and private options, but the first point of contact would be your General Practitioner (GP). They can assess your situation, provide […]
Navigating Stress: 3 Strategies that could help
Stress is the body’s response to challenging situations. It releases hormones in the body (cortisol and adrenaline) to shift into quick action. This sounds helpful, but long lasting stress responses can have negative physical and mental health impacts. Once we Re-Cognize stress we can implement effective coping strategies to manage: 1. Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: […]
Getting started with mindfulness
Originating from ancient Eastern traditions, mindfulness is essentially trying to connect our mind to the present moment, non-judgmentally. Our mind swings from the past to the future, and back again, rarely resting in the present. Why is this sometimes unhelpful? When we recall painful memories/regrets, or worries for the future, we feel the horrible feelings that […]
