Alternatives to Suicide

The Alternatives to Suicide approach was developed in 2008 by Wildflower Alliance (formerly known as the Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community) in the United States. Recovery Learning Communities are peer-run networks of self-help/peer support, advocacy, information, referrals and training activities. The idea behind them is to empower people f...
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BPD Awareness Week - See The Person Artistic Creations Workshop

Our friends over at Mind Australia are running amazing artistic workshops where you can connect with like-minded people and be supported to produce meaningful works of self-expression in your choice of medium – whether it's paint and drawing, collage, sculpture, spoken word poetry, or dancing. The workshops are open to...
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Disclosure in the Workplace

The decision about whether or not to disclose your mental health condition to a current or prospective employer can be fraught with stress.On the one hand, by discussing your mental health condition with an employer, you are creating the opportunity to destigmatise mental health within the workplace and implement supports you may need to keep yours...
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Mindful Movement

 A mindful movement practice, just like other mindfulness practices, aims to bring our full attention to the present moment. Mindful movement focuses on bringing our awareness to our breath and the way our body feels and moves through space. When we notice our mind wondering we bring our attention back to our breath and body. This allows us to...
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Benefits of music therapy and music groups

 Music has been known to have a significant impact on our wellbeing; it can be used to help increase motivation and focus, explore creatively, promote relaxation and can be a way to express oneself. Given all of these benefits, it's no surprise that music can also be used as a form of therapy to help treat a variety of physical and mental heal...
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Moving from ‘loneliness’ to ‘aloneness’

 Moving from 'loneliness' to 'aloneness'LonelinessIsolation and rates of loneliness have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic arose in 2019. Feelings of loneliness come about when our social cup is not filled. This means our need for meaningful interactions with others is not at the quality or quantity we need to feel connected and val...
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Boundaries

The dictionary definition of a boundary is a line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. Similar to this, establishing boundaries for social interactions with others can involve setting constraints within our personal, romantic, family or work lives, in order to safeguard ourselves from manipulation, negativity, or violation by others....
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Self-compassion

 What is self-compassion?When people speak of self-compassion, it can be fair to think that it sounds great in theory and is definitely important, but it is also hard to know how to put it into practice every day. When we give ourselves the same kindness and care we'd give a good friend, this is how we extend self-compassion to ourselves. In t...
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How to Get the Most out of Short-Term Counselling Sessions

Many organisations offer six to eight counselling sessions. When you have a lot going on, this can feel like throwing a teacup into the ocean. However, it can be enough to make changes that significantly improve your wellbeing.To get the most out of these sessions, try to think about what you want to get out of your counselling. For instance, perha...
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Wellbeing Plans

If you are going through a difficult time, it can often be helpful to have a plan for those times when you are feeling alone or as though nothing can help. Having a safety or well-being plan helps you prepare for these times by having important information ready at hand such as who you can contact or a list of things that have helped you cope befor...
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Benefits of Art Therapy

 Art can be used as a creative and enjoyable way to express oneself by utilising materials such as acrylic paint, water colours, coloured pencils, photography, clay, collage, and markers. In addition, aside from being able to express ourselves, art has shown to have numerous benefits on a person's emotional and mental wellbeing. As such, ...
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Why did I feel so terrible...?

90.7 My Tertiary Entry Rank – I'd done it – all I wanted was a score in the 90's. Success! But why did I feel so terrible….? It was a couple of weeks since I'd finished year 12. My whole life I had been academic, I'd dedicated myself to study, and it was all I had. My home life was pretty lonely, all my mum and dad did was watch television in separ...
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Unwanted thoughts/feelings - how to cope...

At some point or another, haven't we all thought if only I could get rid of this condition then I would finally be able to lead a meaningful life! Or, if only, I could stop feeling this way then I would be able to feel happy. Unfortunately, life can be tricky and not as straight forwarded as we would like, so sometimes experiencing those unwanted e...
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Challenging Thoughts

The way we think can have a huge impact on the way we feel. While positive thoughts can help us to feel empowered and happy, negative thoughts can often cause distress or anxiety. Although it can be difficult to make those unwanted thoughts stop coming to mind, it is possible to learn how to challenge these thoughts and identify when they are unhel...
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Borderline Personality Disorder Centre for Excellence

The Government has announced that a Centre of Excellence for the treatment of people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) will be opened in Adelaide, South Australia. In recent years, BPD has been blamed as the cause of death for several suicides in young South Australians. People with BPD often have difficulty regulating emotions, ...
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CRISIS SUPPORTS

 LETSS, is a non-crisis free call afterhour's phone and web-chat service that offers information, navigation, and support for anyone with any mental health care concerns. However, if you are feeling suicidal, or at risk to yourself or to someone else it can be helpful to have a list of crisis supports you can contact. Check out some of the ser...
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Benefits of cutting down on alcohol

​Having a drink with your friends can be a great way to relax after a long day. However, drinking too much can negatively impact both your physical and mental health. Cutting down on alcohol can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing including;Increased energy levels: Drinking before bed means that your liver needs to work through the nigh...
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5 New Year's Resolutions to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing

New Year's Eve is a common time for people to make changes and resolutions to improve their life. If you want to make some positive changes to your wellbeing this year here are 5 resolutions to consider!Image from Unsplash Tim Mossholder   Download PDF File Here
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Finding meaning in difficult times

 There have been multiple periods in my life during which I felt overwhelmed by many negative emotions. I'm not going to sit here and tell you that during these periods I could easily find positivity or a 'silver lining' for what I was experiencing. If anything, trying to 'think positive' about the situation more often than not left me feeling...
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Misconceptions and Myths about Lived Experience Peer Workers

 The concept of a Lived Experience staff is a reasonably new but quickly emerging and popular notion within the Mental Health field. However, the idea of having people with their own lived experience of mental illness or distress supporting other people with mental health issues is still a foreign idea to some. As such, there are still many mi...
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