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Navigating mental health struggles during the holidays

19 December 2024 | 3 min read

For many, the holiday season is associated with joy, family, and celebration. Yet for others, it can be a time of stress, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. Whether due to strained family dynamics, grief, financial worries, or the pressure to meet unrealistic expectations, the festive period can intensify mental health struggles.

Understanding the mind-body connection

04 November 2024 | 3 min read

The mind-body connection refers to the relationship between a person’s feelings, thoughts, behaviours, and their physical health. The mind and body are deeply interconnected and a growing body of research on the mind-body connection is showing that mental health affects physical health, and vice versa.

What is trauma-sensitive therapy?

07 October 2024 | 3 min read

Mental health challenges can arise from a range of risk factors, including trauma. Trauma-sensitive therapy is designed to help individuals who have experienced trauma to feel safe, supported, and empowered as they work through their mental health struggles.

What is an anxiety disorder?

06 September 2024 | 3 min read

Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger which helps us to stay alert and focused, motivates us into action, or assists us to cope with challenging situations. However, for some people anxiety can become overwhelming and persistent. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterised by excessive fear, worry, or nervousness.

Mental Health

What is an inpatient mental health hospital?

09 August 2024 | 3 min read

An inpatient mental health hospital is a specialised facility dedicated to the care and treatment of individuals experiencing mental health concerns

Mood disorders

What are mood disorders?

05 July 2024 | 3 min read

Mood disorders, also known as affective disorders, cause disturbances in moods which can make it difficult to function within daily life. These disorders are typically characterised by significant fluctuations in one's emotional state, manifesting as severe depressive lows or manic highs. Mood disorders are diagnosed by a psychiatrist through a psychiatric evaluation.