How important is the role of fathers in their children’s lives?
This is only scratching the surface of the important role that father’s play. And, of course while mother’s and fathers are different, one is not better than the other
Men’s Mental Health – Rural Mental Health Perceptions
Mental health stigma is more common in rural areas, as sometimes symptoms of mental illness amongst men can be perceived as having a weak character. Rural males are less likely to seek help and instead use unhealthy coping strategies such as drug and alcohol use to cope with stress. Rural stigma has an everlasting effect, men are more likely to experience poorer mental health outcomes.
Supporting Your Child’s Return to School
With most children transitioning back to school this week, many will be experiencing a range of emotions. It is important to listen to your child and acknowledge how they are feeling.
R U OK at your workplace, What is a Mentally Friendly Workplace?
An employee might face a range of mental health challenges at some point, including stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness, and employers and workplaces fulfil a really important role in protecting the mental health of employees during their careers.
RU OK Day 2021
Today is RU OK day. It is a day to promote awareness of mental health and suicide and is a time to encourage Australians to reach out to those at risk in their community.
How to ask someone “R U OK?”
Trust your instincts when it comes to how your loved ones are feeling and don’t be afraid to speak up.
