Tag Archive for: mental health

Make Sure You Rest and Recharge Before a New Year

By: Michelle Dean 

We are nearly at the end of another year, and most of us are looking forward to some time off over the summer holidays. Read more

The Holiday Survival Guide

By: Jennifer Chu

You step into your local supermarket, and notice that you are surrounded by millions of chocolates wrapped in green and red. Read more

Managing Sensory Challenges Through the Festive Season

By: Emily Bemmer

Christmas is a time for gathering together family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and celebrating both the traditions and spontaneity that come with the holidays. Read more

The Psychological Impacts of Retirement

By: Monica Jacob 

I cannot wait to retire and put my feet up!” How many times has this thought crossed your mind, when you have one of those days at work? One of those days where everything seems to be falling to pieces. Read more

How Death-Anxiety Impacts on Mental Health, and How to Live Life to the Full

By: Michelle Nortje

“Death, however, does itch. It itches all the time. It is always with us, scratching at some inner door. Mirroring, softly, barely audibly, just under the membrane of consciousness. Hidden in disguise, leaking out in a variety of symptoms. It is the wellspring of many of our worries, stresses, and conflicts” Read more

8 Tips for Healthy Social Media Use

By: Jennifer Chu 

Amy spends a lot of time scrolling on Instagram, where she sees glamorous photos showcasing friends’ exciting adventures and seemingly perfect lives. Read more

Rocker Stephen Stanley Wary of Monetising Mental Health

By: Laura Bennett

Georgia-based artist Stephen Stanley has been making music since the age of nine. Read more

That Feeling of ‘Meh’-Ness, and 3 Ingredients to Combat It

By: Monica Jacob 

Someone asks, ‘How are you?’ and we are implicitly obligated to say, “I’m doing great, thanks!” Read more

“Mental Health is a Basic Human Right”: WHO

By: Amy Cheng 

Many people with a mental illness are excluded from community, discriminated against and can’t access the mental health care they need, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. Read more