Some of my first childhood memories are of my mother sitting at our dining table in the kitchen of our riverside home in Ulmarra, NSW, telling whoever dropped in for a “cuppa” that my Dad was crazy. Before I was born in 1971, my Dad, then 23 years old, accidentally set fire to himself, causing severe burns to his entire body after the backyard incinerator blew up on him. The burns he received to his body left him in the hospital for several months, and he took opioid medications as a result for the rest of his life for the “pain”.

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Lying can have a significant negative impact on our mental health. Engaging in deceit often creates an internal conflict, leading to feelings of guilt, anxiety, and stress. Maintaining a lie can be mentally exhausting, fostering a sense of distrust in oneself and in others.

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In 2011, I had my first inpatient stay at a private hospital in Curl Curl, NSW, that specialised in addiction recovery. I was there because I had a big problem with alcohol, and my life had become unmanageable because of it. I was also experiencing extreme depression and anxiety, something I had suffered from when I was discharged from the military 15 years prior.

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Here is a comprehensive list of who a person might see about their mental health care and what role they play.

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As we navigate the complexities of modern life, prioritising mental health has become more essential than ever. Here’s a list of 25 things we’re embracing in 2025 to enhance our well-being.

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When faced with challenges, consider this: what if these frustrations are not signs of failure but the fuel that propels us towards success?

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It is important to me that I offer the very best care to clients. That means I must remain updated with all relevant global studies and industry information. The best way someone can do that is with training and education.

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Coach Deb is on extended medical leave and is not working with clients.

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Making mental health therapy and seeing a coach or counsellor a regular fortnightly or monthly practice can benefit individuals and society significantly, reducing mental illness, emotional fatigue, domestic abuse and self-harm.

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For me, engagement in learning about mental health has been paramount to initiating and maintaining my own sobriety from alcoholism.

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The Holistic Psychologist brings sweet healing to your soul through her thoughtful work based on her healing process as she worked in an industry not known to be supportive of lived experience advocates or families who shun them privately during the painful process.

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With the global mental health crisis being splashed all over our media news feeds, which inadvertently can traumatise us further, it is important to know that there are loads of avenues of help available 24/7

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I use legal medical cannabis as a prescribed medication to manage my mental health. As a result, I often share educational information about the benefits of medicinal cannabis for the human body, especially for mental health.

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People want to feel good, avoid chronic disease and live long lives. They want to see their children and grandchildren grow up and have the energy to play with them. They want to perform better at work, enjoy their relationships, and be well enough to get the most out of life. But there's a big difference between wanting the benefits of being healthy and consistently engaging in the behaviours that lead to good health.

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Hello Fresh (Australia) has been a game changer for my family and me. Our physical and mental health has significantly improved since we commenced ordering with them, and I have much to say about why.

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Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung believed that astrology served as a symbolic representation of the collective unconscious and the intricate workings of the human mind. He argued that astrology could be a valuable tool to help explore and understand the complexities of the psyche.

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