Depression as we know, is a very common mental Illness. According to Beyond Blue, 1 in 7 Australians will experience depression in their lifetime, and 1 in 16 Australians are currently suffering from it. When trying to check on and help a person fighting depression,...
When looking back at the past 18 months, there’s no doubt we’ve all been through many adjustments. Anxiety is at an all time high due to constant change, and there is much uncertainty around our short and long term futures. On the flip side, when you look back on this...
From job instability, to juggling work and homeschooling, to trying to explain to your kids why they can’t have their birthday party this year, it was hard for many of us to put on a brave face when nothing seemed certain. On the flip side, when you look back on these...
This week is the 2021 Australian Psychological Society (APS) Psychology week where the theme is ‘Working Minds’, exploring the role psychology plays in the workplace. As founder and a former President of the APS, this week has great importance to me which is why I’d...
Humans are hardwired to be optimistic. It is the life force that keeps us moving forward and picks us up when we are down. “Optimism allows us to see the light at the end of the tunnel, if we hold on to it during the bad times, and the good, life will always seem that...
Grief is unpredictable and no two people or grieving processes are the same. It can be felt and expressed in so many ways, where it can overwhelm us and even causes changes in our personality. It can seem dififcult to do seemingly normal, routine things as grief...
As the work year gets into full swing, expectations about our energy levels are high. “People can still feel burnt out after the holidays for several reasons.” Says Amanda. Feelings of burnout at this time of year are common. Although quitting is not an option to...
More than half of the Australian workforce are considering quitting their jobs in 2023. If you’re in this boat, you may be wondering – am I just going through a start-of-the-year funk, or is it actually time to move on? Check out the link below to read Amanda’s five...
Establishing a successful workplace wellbeing strategy can pose challenges, as the concept of “wellbeing” varies from person to person. Amanda advises that the most impactful workplace wellness endeavours incorporate positive psychology methodologies to facilitate...
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