Australians experiencing poor physical or mental health will be more likely to experience low financial wellbeing, according to an ANZ survey. In ANZ’s latest financial wellbeing survey of 3,550 randomly selected Australians, 68 percent were struggling financially also described their mental health as fair or poor, compared to 28 percent overall. Similarly, 57 percent of…
Lockdowns in Remote Communities Could Spark Serious Mental Health Issues: Police Commissioner
Northern Territory Police Commissioner Jamie Chalkner has warned that hard lockdowns in the communities of Binjari and Rockhole, both on the outskirts of Katherine, may have a serious effect on the mental health of residents. This comes after Chief Minister Michael Gunner ordered lockdowns for the two communities on Saturday night following the detection of…
Metacognition Can Improve the ‘Cognition Crisis’
In these times of virtual meet-ups, negative news overload, and widespread uncertainty, it’s fair to say that it has been a tough time for our brains. If you’ve been feeling mentally subpar, you may be floating around the edges or caught in the middle of the “cognition crisis.” And don’t worry, you’re not alone. Our world…
Overcoming the Decision-Making Fatigue of COVID-19
Are you having trouble thinking clearly lately? Have you recently struggled with making up your mind? Are you constantly anxious about what fate the future holds? If so, you’re not alone. A new poll from the American Psychological Association (APA) shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our ability to make decisions large and small….
‘Peace Officer Wives’ Organization Fosters Healthy Homes for Healthy Policing
A grassroots organization in California is supporting law enforcement officers’ families in building peaceful and safe homes to foster healthy mental states in police officers. Peace Officer Wives of California was founded in 2017. It has since helped over 700 families to build a supportive network for wives to learn and help each other navigate…
Use of Mental Health Services by Young Australians Surged After 2020 Lockdown: Study
A surge of young Australians in New South Wales sought out mental health services following the first wave of COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 compared to the prior years. A joint study between the University of New South Wales and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network observed the number of children’s admission to hospital services and emergency departments…
Do Nothing to Do Something for Mental Health
Two Melburnians are daring stressed out Australians to spend 30 minutes a day doing nothing for a month to highlight the mental health challenges people experience, particularly during a crisis. Nearly 80 percent of Australians experienced poor mental health over the past year, according to a survey by Smiling Mind, one of Australia’s leading experts…
Remote Work Anxiety Is Real. Here’s How to Help Employees Who Have It.
By John Boitnott The increasing popularity of hybrid work models has produced an unexpected consequence: remote work anxiety. Many employees say that working remotely leaves them feeling lonely, stressed out, less motivated and ultimately leads to lower levels of productivity. A recent survey by InsurTech company Breeze found 47 percent of remote workers are experiencing remote work anxiety as their coworkers return…
Perrottet Announces $130 Million in Mental Health Support to Address Impacts of COVID-19
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, self harm and eating disorders in NSW have been on the rise. Premier Dominic Perrottet says both, along with mental health in general, have been the untold story of the crisis, with many understandably finding life very hard including those who couldn’t go to school or work. Perrottet announced…
Perrottet Announces $130 Million for Impacts of COVID-19 on Mental Health
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, self harm and eating disorders in NSW have been on the rise. Premier Dominic Perrottet says both, along with mental health in general, have been the untold story of the crisis, with many understandably finding life very hard including those who couldn’t go to school or work. Perrottet announced…
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