It’s no secret that over the past few months, COVID took a huge toll on the mental health of Australians. Now, restrictions are beginning to ease and many people are excited to revisit their favourite hobbies and social activities. But what if you’re not feeling excited at all? The truth is that after spending so […]
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With COVID-19 shaking up all our lives, it’s more important than ever to take care of your mental health. If you’ve been putting off going to therapy for a while, now is the best time to start – because during self-isolation, psychologists are offering free or heavily rebated video counselling sessions that you can do […]
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As Australia and the rest of the world tries to protect itself from Coronavirus, many people are finding themselves at home in self-isolation for weeks at a time. Whether you’re required to self-isolate or have simply been instructed to work from home, it can be easy to fall into a slump when you are spending […]
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Smart phones allow us to connect with the world simply by tapping a screen. However, it’s no secret that this technology can affect our mental health and wellbeing. Whether it’s following influencers on Instagram or receiving news alerts direct to your phone, research has shown that people who frequently use smart devices have more symptoms […]
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For children, anxiety and stress can be very present at the beginning of the year. As school starts up again, kids can feel worried about meeting new people and being separated from parents. It goes without saying that no parent wants their child to experience these difficult emotions, which is why it’s important to know […]
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When we’re confronted with sudden, life-changing events such as natural disasters, our mental health can suffer. In these situations, it’s normal to feel shock, stress, sadness, anger, guilt, helplessness or anxiety – regardless of whether you are directly impacted by the disaster or not. While you might already have a lot on your plate to […]
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In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. However, for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer or asexual (LGBTIQA), that number is more than double. With this in mind, we at Ok To Talk have created a free psychologist-matching service specifically for people in the LGBTIQA+ […]
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Don’t let your treatment get delayed by unnecessary trips to the GP for paperwork. Hopefully your doctor is a trusted ally in your mental health journey. But life is busy enough without spending time and money doing things you don’t have to do. Here are some things you might get told you need, but you […]
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We all get tired sometimes. After a particularly busy week at work, or maybe towards the end of the school semester. Usually the weekend or a short holiday can make us feel better. But some of us are feeling exhausted all the time, and no amount of rest seems to help. This is called ‘burnout’, […]
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Mental illness affects people from all areas and walks of life. While everyone deserves to live a happy and healthy life, not everyone is able to access affordable and effective mental health help. However, Telehealth is trying to change that. The Telehealth initiative is designed specifically for people who live in rural or remote regions […]
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