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Five things you should know about Eating Disorders

Many people struggle with the hidden issue of disordered eating. It has been an issue throughout history, but today, we are beginning to understand the causes and treatments much better. An eating disorder causes painful emotions such as shame, guilt and feeling out of control. Here, we explain the main features of eating disorders and the first step in getting help, if you choose to do so.

Mental Health in migrants: How to support our multicultural community

Australia is a country built by migrants. According to the Australia Bureau of Statistic, by June 2020 there were over 7.6 million migrants living in Australia and 29.8% of Australia’s population were born overseas.

Some of the reasons why people from all over the world decide to move to Australia are:

Stable economy and political environment
Inclusive and receptive Multicultural society
Accessible healthcare system
Career and job opportunities

Excellent education system and options to access graduate and postgraduate education while working

It’s been a lot: let’s talk about COVID stress

A lot has been written about the impact of Covid-19 on our lives, with health mandates, changes to where and how we can get together and vaccines. Covid has also had an impact on our mental health. At this point, it’s hard to remember what life was like before covid, but we used to have a sense of wellbeing, that the world was a safe place in general. We knew we could make plans for the future with some certainty.

Recognising Burnout

Many people can relate to experiencing stress, and the feelings and physical sensations that can come with it.

Exposing our Inner Critic

It’s likely that every day you hear someone else calling themselves “stupid” or “idiot” when they make a small mistake. Conversely, if they did something well, they might use self-deprecating humour to deny themselves credit or praise. Self criticism to varying degrees has become commonplace in our society and it exists on a spectrum. Typically the content of our own self critical thoughts is cruel and the tone very cold, harsh and attacking.

Loneliness

Feeling lonely? You are not alone. 1 in 2 Australians are feeling more lonely since COVID-19. Loneliness is the common negative feeling we get when there is a discrepancy between the relationships we would like, and the ones we feel like we have. It is a subjective feeling, it’s not about the number of people we interact with, or the time spent with other people versus the time we spend alone. The quality of our relationships is more important than the quantity.

How to recognise depression

It is normal for people to experience sadness, low mood and reduced energy from time to time, particularly in response to life events, though it can also appear to be out of the blue. For those with Depression (Major Depressive Disorder), these feelings can persist with increased intensity and for longer periods of time, where it may begin to impact other areas of functioning.

Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep and mental health have a unique relationship and often influence each other. Sleep is seen as our chance to allow our brain reset, restore and recover from the processing tasks of daily living. Without good sleep, our brain is not able to function fully. It is known that sleep disturbance can contribute to changes in mood, memory and concentration, learning, and onset or worsening of mental health symptoms.

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a term used to describe intense feelings of worry, fear or threat and can sometimes be difficult to control. Anxiety is a very normal part of human experience and typically occurs in response to a perceived or anticipated danger or threatening situation.

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