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Mental health is a critical issue in the workplace. One in two of us experience a mental illness throughout our lifetime, and one in five of us in any given year. This means that in a workplace of 100 employees, 20 of them will currently be experiencing a mental illness. Given this staggering statistic, it…

It is no secret the past few years have put an extra strain on mental health and well-being across the population. With many crisis services at breaking point, people are looking to alternative sources of support to help them cope, and one of those is online programs and apps. Some studies suggest very few apps

The National Mental Health Commission released a digital platform to help take the guesswork out of building a mentally healthy workplace This platform curates the latest information and resources to get you up to speed on how to create a mentally healthy workplace. It aims to connect people to the great work and resources already

Safe Work Australia has released a new model Code of Practice which provides guidance on how organisations can best manage psychosocial risks in the workplace. A psychosocial hazard causes harm through stress. If stress is prolonged, frequent, or severe it can cause psychosocial and physical harm Examples of psychosocial injuries may include: Inside this Code

Hot off the press!! The latest data set for the National Mental Health and Wellbeing survey has been released for the first time since 2007. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the long-awaited study which now gives us 40 years of consistent data regarding mental ill-health across australia. 5554 people took part in this

Who do you think is responsible for identifying and mitigating the psychosocial risks within a workplace? If you think the responsibility rests solely with the individual, you will be surprised. According to the High Court, the employer has a significant responsibility, and many workplaces are leaving themselves open to potential legal ramifications. Recently, two significant

Mental Health First Aid Australia have recently released new resources to support Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace. A guide to the role of a MHFAider Building a MHFA network for your workplace A guide to the role of a Mental Health First Aider Truly understand what it means to become a Mental Health

Do you ever come back from a social event (or even during) feeling exhausted, low energized and crave alone time? This may happen due to having a low social battery! The social battery is a good way of conceptualizing a person’s energy for socializing. Some people feel more energized being around other people, while others

The Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance has released a series of resources for emerging issues related to COVID-19. The Emerging Issues series provides organisations with insights and tips to address key challenges impacting workplace mental health while also offering guidance and support. Helping people return to workplaces after extended periods of working at home during COVID-19

Emotions play a critical role in how we live our lives, how we communicate with others and how we make decisions. But how often do we really think about how emotions; understanding + managing them play a role in our work life? First off, having good emotional intelligence goes far beyond benefiting you in the