According to the Australian Medical Association, “Domestic Violence is an abuse of power. It is the domination, coercion, intimidation, and victimisation of one person by another, through physical, sexual, or emotional means, within intimate relationships.”
Impostor Syndrome is a common behavioural health condition. It is the experience of feeling like a fraud and fearing those around you will find out, and can impact anyone, regardless of age, accomplishments, social status, or skill level.
Despite our understanding that change is a part of life, adapting to it remains a constant struggle for many. These days, the pace of change has increased, and with it, the directions from which change comes, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed and lost.
As we enter a new year, we find ourselves in a space where we can finally catch our breath and take stock of the previous. For many of us, there will be a strong desire and drive to shift gear from surviving to flourishing (and even thriving).
Boundary-setting is a vital skill that ensures healthy work, romantic, family, and platonic relationships. We are often never taught how to set boundaries, or even told that they are important. But without effective boundaries, unhealthy or toxic relationships can develop.
December is here, and with it, festive celebrations. For many, the end of the year is a time for celebration. But for others it can be a time of heightened stress and anxiety. With an overwhelming number of commitments, many of us may also forget to check in with ourselves.
Burnout is the result of excessive and chronic stress that has not been successfully managed. Burnout often stems from work; however, over the past 18 months, many people are reporting symptoms of burnout after extended periods of lockdown.
When it comes to achieving change in ourselves, we tend to focus on our external environment. However, there are four key pillars that we can look at that are fundamental in maintaining our overall mental health and wellbeing.
R U OK? Day is a national suicide prevention initiative developed in 2009 that encourages us to act and ask, “Are you okay?” to anyone who might be struggling with life. This year, we are all being encouraged to ask: “Are they really okay?”
