Five movies to watch when you have a broken heart
Movies can make us laugh, cry, think and most of all they can make us feel – they have the power to lift our spirits, inspire us and make us feel hopeful. Here are five movies to watch when you have a broken heart.
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Overcoming failure
We never set out to fail. We set out with the hopes and dreams of being successful in whatever it is we do. Sometimes we’re successful, and sometimes we’re not, but accepting failure as part of everyday life can help. Let’s take a look at three strategies that can help you overcome failure.
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Favourite blogs of 2019
As the year draws to a close it’s time to look back at some of the most engaging topics and information that have resonated within our community.
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Understanding the differences between social isolation and loneliness
Social isolation and loneliness, despite sounding similar, are in fact quite different. Understand the differences between social isolation and loneliness.
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Suicide grief and bereavement: looking after yourself
The grief process is never easy, but the grief experienced when losing someone to suicide can be especially complex and traumatic. Looking after yourself and your own mental health and wellbeing is therefore very important during this challenging time of emotional upheaval. Here are some self-care tips that you may find helpful.
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The far-reaching consequences of suicide
Suicide in Victoria may have affected up to 97,000 people last year.
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3 even more surprising mental health benefits of sleep
Sleep is an essential biological process that has been observed in almost all animals. Quality sleep is also crucial to good mental health.
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3 surprising mental health benefits of sleep
The study of sleep science has been around for hundreds of years. Even so, you don’t need to be a scientist to appreciate the mental health benefits of sleep.
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Feeling stressed out (and how can I get help)?
You know what stress is. But what is it about stress that actually causes us to act out and behave differently?
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What is schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects brain function. Specifically, it affects thoughts, behaviour, language, and perception. A person with schizophrenia has an altered perception of reality, meaning they may have trouble distinguishing between what is real and what is not. Read on to understand the symptoms and treatment of schizophrenia.
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