For Chris, now 47, perinatal depression became a reality after his partner Suzi discovered she was pregnant with their...
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Anxiety and depression in first-time fathers
New data reveals the prevalence of perinatal depression and anxiety in Australian fathers. Here are the most common symptoms, and where to get help.
What to say when someone tells you no, they’re not ok
Knowing how to respond when someone says they’re struggling with their mental health or even suicidal can be daunting. Here’s how to help
Distress due to COVID-19 – Dr Norman Swan
There are a lot of people experiencing psychological distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.
Coping with Family Feuds at Christmas
Christmas is a time when all our differences come crashing together over dinners and drinks and activities. The...
Beating Christmas stress and anxiety
The Christmas season is meant to be a time of joy, but for many people it is be a time of stress, anxiety,...
Nidra Body Scan Meditation – Tom Cronin
This is a yoga nidra body scan meditation, which guides you through all points of your body. It’s best done lying on the floor, but you can do in a chair.
Where do I get help for mental health issues?
Getting help for mental health issues is actually a lot easier today than it used to be. Here are some suggestions on how you can navigate your way through.
What happens if they say they’re not OK?
What do you do when someone says they’re not OK? Dr Matt Cullen advises.
What is an anxiety disorder?
Anxiety is a physical and a cognitive experience. And, in an anxiety disorder, the physical and the cognitive merge to create a disorder.
