Anxiety and panic disorders are complex, with both biological and psychosocial causes. Managing symptoms with these seven tips will help pave the way towards a thriving, anxious-free life. 1. Exercise regularly If anybody could condense the benefits of exercise down into a single pill, it would very likely be the closest thing to a panacea […]
Staying Present: Turning Towards Anxiety and Panic With Mindfulness
Cultivating a mindfulness meditation practice is a very powerful antidote to anxiety symptoms. Mindfulness has become a catchphrase in today’s wellness culture. It used all across the board for increasing productivity at work all the way to coping with trauma, mental illness, and physical illness. However, mindfulness meditation has a rich lineage and history attached […]
Managing Bipolar Disorder
The bio-psycho-social-spiritual model is a comprehensive approach to alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Although the concept of bipolar disorder originated in the 19th century, the first effective treatments for the illness did not appear until the latter half of the 20th century. Biological: Medication for Bipolar Disorder Today the choice of medication in bipolar […]
Support Tips For Bipolar Disorder Caregivers
Caring for someone with any illness can be taxing and difficult, but this is especially true in psychiatric mood disorders that have no easy and effective cures. A recent study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing surveyed 72 caregivers and showed that nearly half of the caregivers had high levels of psychological […]
How To Start Talking About Depression
Talking about depression can be easy, if you follow these six steps to helping someone open up. Starting the conversation about mental health can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Someone struggling may need the smallest gesture to pull them through. You have the tools to save someone’s life, even if you don’t realise […]
The Warning Signs of Depression
You can support someone to get help with their mental health by watching out for these key signs of depression. It’s important to be aware of the warning signs of depression in someone before it becomes serious. Depression, or clinical depression, can manifest in other forms such as postnatal depression, bipolar disorder and seasonal affective […]
Finding Balance & Promoting Well-Being Within
Make it from “one side to the other” successfully. Well-being and balance: two concepts discussed often in the mental health and medical field. Yet, these two concepts are so difficult at times to acquire and to master. Good news – you can master these skills, but just like with any other skill it takes practice. […]
Ability to “Detach”
Let it go. The ability to detach from work and/or from home allows focus, helps to manage stress and responsibilities, and allows you to be present (whether it’s with clients/patients, co-workers, family, friends, etc.). Detach means to let go, or to disengage. In the mental health and/or medical field, this is incredibly useful and important. […]
Living A Fulfilling Life For People With Personality Disorder
People with a personality disorder do not have to live with emotional pain. We are all unique. The pattern of feelings, thoughts, and behaviours makes us different. These aspects form our unique personality. However, people with mental illness are stigmatised. In Australia, there is a rising crisis of discrimination in mental health. People with personality […]
A Guide on Taking Care Of Australians Living With A Personality Disorder
It’s a challenge to live with a personality disorder. Giving support to a person with a personality disorder can be life-saving. However, it requires commitment and sacrifice. Caring for personality disorder patient can be stressful. At times, the caregivers have to deal with patients who are abusive to them. Caregivers need to have relevant knowledge […]