Hope and expectation as we embrace the New Year
New Year’s offers both the joy of welcoming our 2021 selves to life and the challenge of obligations, expectations and FOMO. Continue reading Hope and expectation as we embrace the New Year
Tag: Mental Health
When your home’s your office
Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has both pros and cons. This is how technology has helped. Continue reading When your home’s your office
Footy empowers women and girls
AFL opportunities for women have a positive influence on players and the wider industry by impacting confidence, encouraging young players to challenge outdated perceptions and providing female role models. Continue reading Footy empowers women and girls
The Men’s Shed initiative: Building fellowship and nailing mental health stigma
The Aldgate Men’s Shed Group is helping break down the stigmas around men’s mental health. Continue reading The Men’s Shed initiative: Building fellowship and nailing mental health stigma
Volunteering delivers benefits all around
Volunteering is a way to look after your mental health, gain vital skills for employment and support others in the community. Continue reading Volunteering delivers benefits all around
Mental health of people in uniform: Who protects the protectors?
Men and women in uniform are more likely to experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder than the general public. Continue reading Mental health of people in uniform: Who protects the protectors?
Remaining mindful and not mind-full
Adelaide is back under COVID-19 restrictions this week after months of eased rules, so how is the ongoing uncertainty affecting our mental health, and what can we do? Continue reading Remaining mindful and not mind-full
The King and I: How music saved my life
Legendary musician Elvis Presley has inspired South Australian musician and mental health advocate Scott Jackson. Continue reading The King and I: How music saved my life
The Last Time I Cried: A reimagining of masculinity
AFL series smashes the ‘stoic, tight-jawed athlete’ stereotype. Continue reading The Last Time I Cried: A reimagining of masculinity
A broken mental health system, but some light in the dark
Many people face an uphill battle in obtaining help for their mental health – not just overcoming the stigma attached to seeking help, but also in terms of the quality of care available from an underfunded and understaffed health service. Thankfully, grassroots projects provide support to those in need. Continue reading A broken mental health system, but some light in the dark
