Eating Disorder Health Care Plan 2020
Health Care Plan The idea that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice is completely misguided. Eating disorders are driven by a whole variety of psychological issues. It’s a symptom of the problem, it’s not the actual problem. The mortality rate for...
What is a midlife crisis Newsletter
A midlife crisis is a transition of identity and self-confidence that can occur in middle-aged individuals, typically 45–64 years old. ….. Signs of a midlife crisis include a feeling of general hopelessness and being “stuck in a rut.” Many of these adults think they...
What is the Difference Between a Mental Health Issue & a Mental Health Illness
When we talk about mental health, we’re talking about our mental well-being: our emotions, our thoughts and feelings, our ability to solve problems and overcome difficulties, our social connections and our understanding of the world around us. A mental illness is an...
From the Desk
Our team at Lifeskills Australia welcome all our EAP and corporate partners to the new year. We are looking forward to working with you in 2019 to minimise mental health issues in your workplace. A big welcome to our new social media accounts manager. We are very...
How Social is ‘Social Media’?
The irony of social media is that instead of making you feel more socially connected, research indicates that increased social media use can deteriorate your mental health. Studies found that participants who used social media for more than two hours a day had twice...
What is Hypnosis? A Better Understanding of Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis is actually a process of self-release Many people have a certain understanding of Hypnosis from the film and television dramas. Some people even think that Hypnosis is a way for criminals to commit crimes. In fact, this is a misunderstanding of Hypnosis. What...
July 2019 Newsletter
Hey Everyone, Sometimes we have to get ourselves back on track with goal-setting, focus and determination. Everyone needs a kick start sometimes. How do you stay focused? How do we stay on the right road? How do we overcome our fears and keep on track? Passion,...
Seeking Out Counselling is a Healthy, Wise and Strong Decision To Take
So how many times have you overheard someone say, personally or in the media, that going to counselling or being anxious/depressed is a sign of weakness? Sad to say, but we haven’t moved on with the times in this domain. Despite the raised awareness about the results...