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Mental Health & Wellbeing
Do you have questions about Mental Health?
Here we answer the most common questions.
You can download these useful & practical fact sheets for you, your team or your clients!
Looking after you!
Why is looking after your mental health important?
In a nutshell, it’s because you are!
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Mental Health Basics
Why is it important?
Almost half (45%) of Australians will experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives.
Anxiety
Everyone feels anxious at one time or another, especially when they’re under pressure. The right balance of anxiety is actually positive because it can enhance performance under stressful conditions.
Depression
While it’s totally normal to feel sad and down at times, depression is when these sad feelings last for an extended period of time and often for no reason at all.
Providing Support
How can you tell if someone is struggling with their mental health?
It’s not like a physical illness or condition which you might be able to see from the outside.
Starting the conversation
Speaking to others about personal or sensitive issues can feel strange and awkward at first. But it may be the most important conversation you ever have.
Finding Support
So, when it is time to take that next step and connect with a mental health professional for the first time, it can feel daunting – especially if you’re not sure what to do or how to go about it?