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A guide to coping with climate anxiety

28 June 2022

Two dirty hands hold a small sprouting plant above dry, cracked dirt.

Avoidance is not a helpful therapeutic technique for any kind of anxiety.

And the same is true for climate anxiety – even though it’s not considered a clinical condition.

Let’s unpack the ways we can cope w

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Post-pandemic stress and anxiety: Here’s why it’s happening – and what to do

4 May 2022

A man in a navy shirt sits on the edge of his bed, his head in his hands. He looks pensive and stressed.

Snap lockdowns. Business closures. Family separations. Repeated cancellations.

With the intense peaks and troughs of recent years, it’s no wonder anxiety levels have risen – even among those who consider the

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Why it’s important to process & acknowledge trauma

19 April 2021

For people that have experienced a distressing event at some stage in their life, suppressing the experience can often feel like the only way forward.

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Scrolling their way to sleep: what every parent needs to know about kids, sleep and screens

26 March 2021

Today, parents face unprecedented challenges in ensuring their children enjoy a good night’s sleep – thanks to widespread bedtime tech use. So if your child struggles to get their Zzzs, you already know you’r

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Suspect that someone you love has an alcohol problem? Here’s how to support them.

23 February 2021

If you think a loved one could be addicted to alcohol, you’re probably experiencing all sorts of challenging emotions. But above all, you’re likely feeling confused on how best to support them – and what step

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How to revitalise your relationship in 2021

29 January 2021

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Typically, New Year’s intentions focus on health and fitness. Valid goals, yes.

But for all those couples out there, when was the last time you thought about setting an intention to improve your relationshi

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How to safeguard your mental health in times of financial stress

23 November 2020

If money has been a major stressor for you this year, you’re certainly not alone. For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t just been a health crisis, but a financial one too. So how do you cope with ongoi

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When overeating is a cause for concern: binge eating and lockdown

14 October 2020

Food, glorious food. It’s what keeps us going. But it’s more than just fuel for our bodies. It’s also satisfying, tasty – and oh-so-moreish. While most of us have found ourselves eating more while in lockdown

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How do we ask those around us if they’re okay – when faced with the unique challenges surrounding the pandemic?

21 September 2020

Each September, we use R U OK?Day to remind Aussies to check in with each other. But this year, thanks to the pandemic, we are surrounded by people going through all sorts of struggles. The isolated. The elde

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ASK CATHY: How to find hope when it all feels hopeless

13 August 2020

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Whatever your life looks like right now, you’re likely experiencing some extremes. Extreme anxiety. Extreme isolation. Extreme responsibilities. We’ve all got them. So no matter who you are – or what you do –

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