Loneliness and isolation

Everyone feels a sense of loneliness and isolation at times. Learn why you may feel this way, how it affects your mental health and how to deal with it.

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Beating Christmas stress and anxiety

The Christmas season is meant to be a time of joy, but for many people it can be a time of stress, anxiety, disappointment or loneliness.

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How to get help with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

If you’re concerned about your mental health because of the COVID-19 crisis, here are some of the tips, services and resources available to help you.

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Why you should take your dog to work

Pets can be loyal, loveable – and good for your health. That’s why, on International Take Your Dog to Work Day, people take their canine friends to the office.

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8 ways to stress-proof your festive season

Christmas can lead to stress, family conflict and financial woes for many people. Check out these tips for keeping your cool during the festive season.

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7 ways pets improve your health

Pets improve our mental health such as improving our self-esteem and providing us with a sense of purpose. Find out how an animal can help enrich your wellbeing.

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Acts of kindness and compassion

Most people feel better when someone is kind to them. Being kind and compassionate can help other people, and make you feel good too.

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Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering is an upaid activity and can have lots of benefits. As well as having a positive impact on your commuity it can have multiple benefits for your mental health as well.

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Avoiding dementia discrimination: how to treat someone with dementia

To mark Dementia Action Week 2019, Australians are being urged to avoid unconscious discrimination against people with dementia. Check out these tips.

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Queensland rural and remote health services

Queensland's rural and remote regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.

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Tasmania rural and remote health services

Tasmania's rural and isolated regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.

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Victoria rural and remote health services

Regional and rural Victoria's health services are important to all in the state. Knowing where they are will give you confidence when you need help.

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Guide dogs

Guide dogs, also called seeing eye dogs, are animals trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely.

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Rural men face greater risk of health problems, including suicide

Men who live in rural and remote Australia are more at risk of many health issues, such as obesity and suicide. Even in the outback, help is available.

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Social anxiety disorder

Social anxiety or phobia is a fear of social situations. People with social phobia can feel anxiety and fear even over everyday social outings.

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Exercise and mental health

Cardiovascular activity is good for your body, reducing the risk of illness and disease. It’s also good for your mind, because exercise helps pump blood to the brain.

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Northern Territory rural and remote health services

NT health services support some very remote areas, so they are not always readily available. It's important to prepare for when you need help.

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South Australia rural and remote health services

South Australia’s rural and remote health services are very important to the 1 in 5 SA residents who live outside the greater Adelaide metro area.

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Bullying

Bullying occurs in many ways which all cause distress and pain to the person being bullied. Learn to recognise the signs and where to get advice and support.

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Depression in men

Men who experience depression may find it hard to talk about because it is not seen as masculine. Learn here about how you can support a man with depression.

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Depression in older people

Older people are less likely than younger people to report depression, but it's important they can recognise, and get support for mental health concerns.

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Puberty for girls

Learn about the complex physical and emotional changes a girl experiences in adolescence as she becomes a young woman.

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Depression

Depression is a common condition, affecting how you feel, think and act. It’s often treatable and likely to improve with a doctor’s support.

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Self-harm

Self-harm can involve cutting the skin, alcohol misuse or an eating disorder, and is often a way of coping with low self-esteem or trauma.

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