Back to the office – managing the transition
With easing restrictions meaning many Victorian workers are returning to the office for the first time in close to a year, the adjustment can be a considerable mental and emotional challenge.
Mindfulness for new parents
Living purposefully and intentionally, moment to moment can seem tricky when there’s so much going on around you, particularly when your world has changed significantly as a new parent.
Self care for parents
There’s no doubt that 2020 has thrown some curveballs at us, and for those who are having a baby or are pregnant in the midst of the pandemic, there’s an extra set of challenges.
Give yourself a hand
As a parent, it can sometimes be nearly impossible to find the time and often the energy, to do something just for you.
Potential treatment for memory decline in your own home
Brain stimulation may sound futuristic, but the effects of this technique on the human brain have been investigated since the early 1980’s.
While volunteering is on hold
Whilst there aren’t currently volunteers in our hospitals due to the COVID-19 restrictions it’s important to recognise the benefits of staying connected during this time of physical distancing.
Mindfulness colouring book
If you’re looking for an activity to do at home that doesn’t involve a screen and gets your creative mind moving, why not try our colouring and quiz books?
Tips and tricks for working from home
As many of us make the transition to working from home, it can be challenging to get into the swing of the new routine. You might find you sit for longer periods of time without noticing, get distracted by pets and loved ones or that the fridge is constantly calling your name.
Mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19
In times of uncertainty, many of us feel anxious, scared or overwhelmed. It’s important to try and alleviate some of these feelings, so it doesn’t affect your everyday life. The Epworth Clinic mental health team have put together some tips to take care of your mental health and wellbeing during this time.
Healing after a traumatic event
This summer has seen an unprecedented natural disaster throughout Australia. We have all bared witness to images, reports and family and friends effected by the bushfires. These are moments in history that we will never forget as a community but sometimes these moments can impact us in a more intrusive way.
Mental Health Week 2019
In Australia, around 45% of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Therefore it is important to be aware of the signs so that you can support yourself and others.
10 tips to improve your health at work
Trying to keep on top of your health at work can be a trying task. Here’s some tips we suggest so you can perform at your best.
A day in the life at Epworth Clinic
We sat down with Maya, Director of Strategy and Operations, Karla, a Mental Health Social Worker and Rosie, a Clinical Nurse Educator from Epworth Clinic to talk about what it’s like in a day of an in-patient.
Mental health - The elephant in the room
With the rates of mental illness on the rise in Australia, particularly in young people, we decided to open up the can of worms and speak to clinical psychologist, Hannah Hawkes, about the elephant in the room.
Life after stroke
Recovery after a stroke can be daunting but, if we think about the potential we have to get back into life, we can overcome the inevitable tiredness and give it our best shot.
Supporting a loved one diagnosed with cancer
Providing support for a loved one who has been diagnosed is often a highly emotional and confronting challenge. Supporting roles can range from being a full-time carer to just doing your best to be there for a friend when you can.
Social phobia
Remember that time you walked into a quiet room and unintentionally became ~that person~ making the loudest noise? Be it a meeting, an exam, or even a movie theatre. Your body flushed with embarrassment, humiliation, maybe even guilt?
Mental health jargon buster
Understanding mental health better is critical to knowing how to improve it. To empower people to make informed decisions about their own mental health and provide adequate support to others, we’ve busted some mental health jargon. Here are the key words and terms you should know:
