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25.01.2022 ! We understand that the holiday season can be a difficult time and hence, we would like to support as many individuals as possible. More inf...ormation about the initiative on GoFundMe. Make a difference today. Donate or Volunteer. #FeedTheNeedy #Appeal

24.01.2022 Shame, Anger, Sadness & Fear... Feeling emotions is a key part of being alive. It’s what saves us from danger, but can sometimes feel like it’s what might ‘break’ us. Emotions are accepted, understood and processed differently by many, for a huge array of reasons. We connect our feelings, triggers and responses with our past experience of the world and more often than not, of how others have treated us or responded when challenged. For example, it can be great for when we a...re in physical danger as we can usually utilise it to move in the right ways and fast. But when when emotional, it can often lead us into being overly critical of ourselves (& others), when thought processes are not better supported, self-navigated & regulated. Understanding our own feelings, accepting the challenges realistically and finding healthy ways to regulate our emotions in this unpredictable world, is the first great step towards tackling mental ill-health & its triggers on the daily... One step at a time We have all felt shame at one time or another. Maybe we were teased for mispronouncing a common word or for how we looked in a bathing suit, perhaps a loved one witnessed us telling a lie... https://www.scientificamerican.com//the-scientific-underp/

23.01.2022 Kindness, or doing good, often means putting other people’s needs before our own Evidence shows that helping others can benefit our own mental health and wellbe...ing in ways such as: * improving our mood * reducing stress * improving self-esteem * The more you do for others, the more you do for yourself * It helps keep things in perspective * It creates a sense of belonging and reduces isolation Everybody can use a little bit of kindness in their life. Being kind not only has a direct effect on others, but it has a positive impact on yourself as well. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #kindness

21.01.2022 Telecommunications technology has transformed modern life, and now it’s transforming how social workers, counselors, therapists, and clinical psychologists are ...providing mental health services. Delivering mental health care remotely, and sometimes over great distancesis making it possible to bring life-changing services to populations who previously may have lacked access to them. Read more here https://bit.ly/3kKWqXK. Contact our National Mental Health Helpline: 1300 HELPLINE (643 287). #mentalhealthmatters #MHFA #telehealth

20.01.2022 Always remember, your mind and your body should be taken care with equal priority. Just because you can’t physically show the pain and healing of your mental health, does not mean it’s less important! #MentalHealthMatters #MHFA

20.01.2022 Feeling sad or moody sometimes is a part of life. Young people can feel sad and worried about life events such as exams, fights with family or friends, changing... schools or moving house. Sometimes, the feelings of sadness go on for weeks or months and affect everyday life. If a young person feels miserable most of the time and finds it difficult to get motivated, they may have depression a serious illness that can affect people of all ages. To know the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatments in young people read more; https://www.mhfa.org.au//young-people-living-with-depressi

19.01.2022 Wishing you a happy Diwali from our Mental Health Foundation Australia Family to yours. #Diwali

16.01.2022 Change can be a time of hope for some or a time of worry for others. But for everyone these times of transition can create challenges to our mental health. 1.St...ay informed, but be aware of your limits Consider how much information and news you take in and reflect on how it’s affecting you. Try to accept that with global and national events there are things that are out of our control. It may be a good idea to mute or turn off news notifications on your smartphone, or limit your news intake to reading a morning paper or watching the evening news. 2. Engage with your community in a meaningful way If you feel that political change is affecting your community, see if you can be meaningfully involved with local grassroots or community groups working on issues that are important to you. We know that helping others is good for your mental health. 3. Look after your mental health. Remember to keep allocating time to things, activities and actions that are good for your mental health. What works will be different for each person, although we know that good quality sleep is important for the mental health of all of us. Other examples are exercising, eating healthy foods, avoiding alcohol, spending quality time with friends and taking a break to spend time on a hobby; all of these will make you feel better and take your mind off the stress of the news cycle.

07.01.2022 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front li...nes, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified. Safe, healthy and respectful communities are created when we embrace diversity and reject discrimination. #orangetheworld #mentalhealthmatters #respectis #callitout #16dayscampaign

03.01.2022 Caring for someone with a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety can be challenging, but there are resources and support to help you in your cari...ng role. The most important thing to understand is that help is available, for you and the person you care for. What can you as a carer do to help? It’s important to help the person you care for understand that getting help is not a sign of weakness. Talk to their doctor, nurse or mental health professional about treatment options. To get a positive outcome from treatment: Develop a trusting relationship with a health professional and work together to find a suitable treatment Identify and work on factors which may have contributed to the mental health condition Continue with treatment for as long as needed. #carersmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

02.01.2022 Every year at 11 am on 11 Novemberthe eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh monthwe pause to remember those men and women who paid the ultimate sa...crifice for us all. The Mental Health Foundation would like to take this opportunity to commemorate and pay respect to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. #lestweforget2020 #remembranceday

02.01.2022 8-15 November marks #NAIDOC Week 2020. We would like to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we encourage everyone to do the same! #NAIDOC2020 #mentalhealthmatters

01.01.2022 Anxiety in the workplace is when a person clearly has worries or phobias in relation to their workplace or their ability to do their job. Common workplace anxie...ties include: 1) Fear of public speaking or speaking up in meetings 2) Fear of working in groups or authority figures 3) Fear of not meeting deadlines 4) Worrying that work won’t be up to scratch 5) Fear of humiliation 6) Avoiding committing to new tasks 7) Feeling inadequate for a promotion. If an individual does not overcome these anxieties, they will exacerbate both mental well-being and job performance and trigger severe repercussions. How to manage workplace anxiety: 1. Get enough sleep 2. Talk to an attentive listener 3. Eat well 4. Create a balanced schedule 5. Leave earlier in the morning 6. Learn when to say no and when to delegate 7. Break projects up and prioritise 8. Improve your emotional intelligence 9. Break bad habits 10. Find the off button Carrying your work with you wherever you go can be extremely exhausting, so be sure to hit the off switch now and again. 11. Exercise 12. Know when to open up For immediate support, contact our helpline 1300 HELPLINE (643 287) #mentalhealthmatters #workplacementalhealth #mhfa