What is Trauma Dumping?
Trauma dumping is a slang term used to describe the act of offloading intense emotional or traumatising information onto another person. This “information overload” might be shared with a friend, family member, or in a work setting. Trauma dumping can be harmful because it places undue stress and emotional labor on the recipient without much […]
7 Calming Yoga Poses For Stress Relief
Yoga as a stress management tool For most of us, stress is present on a daily basis. In some cases, it can be mild, in others it can be unbearable, so finding ways to relieve stress and stop it from creeping deeper into your life is imperative. One way to shake off the stress is […]
6 Surprising Symptoms of Stress
Stress can manifest itself in a variety of different ways and even though you may not realise it, these symptoms may be affecting your health. Although the more common effects of stress may be easy to recognise and those in tune with their bodies may find stress management a breeze, not all of us are […]
Mental Health: The Complete Guide
What Is Mental Health? Mental health and Mental ill-health are increasingly being used interchangeably, despite meaning vastly different things. Everyone has mental health, just as everyone has health. Mental ill-health, is the condition in which one’s mind is influenced both physiologically and emotionally. To the extent that it interferes with a person’s cognitive, emotional and […]
The Benefits of a Digital Detox for Your Mental Wellbeing
It’s no exaggeration to say that many of us have become dependent on technology. These days, most of us have a smartphone, which travels everywhere with us and without which we feel frantic and vulnerable. And our screen fixation doesn’t end there. At the office, many of us stare at a PC or laptop all […]
6 Ways Music Helps Mental Health
Music is a powerful tool. It can help boost your mood as well as mend a broken heart. For centuries, music has played an important role when it comes to our ability to cope through life’s greatest highs and lows. It’s only been in recent years that research has suggested music can help combat mental […]
How Mental Health Retreats Can Help Australians
What does a mental health retreat do? How can they help you maintain good mental health? How much does it cost to get help? Get the help you need
The Biggest Benefits of Holistic Rehabilitation Retreat
Holistic rehabilitation retreats take you out of your daily routine to provide you with a holistic, immersive program for rehabilitation. This give you an opportunity to work through issues in an individualised program that targets the root cause of your health issues. So what exactly is a holistic retreat and what are the benefits of […]
How to Support a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression
Anxiety and depression are serious health conditions. When someone we love suffers from them, we might not know how to help. Whether your loved one has just been diagnosed, is in the early stages or is recovering you can support them by communicating in a non-judgemental way and encouraging them to seek treatment. Anxiety and […]