All tagged Mental Health
As we continue to experience the pandemic’s on-going effects on our mental health, many are feeling burnt out and struggling to look after themselves.
We spoke to Co-Founder and CEO of Lumi Interactive studios Lauren Clinnick about how their free-to-play mobile game Kinder World is helping people across the globe practice self-care.
Writer Ava Govanstone investigates the emotion behind the tumultuous Australian housing market.
In this story, KOS Writer Natasha looks into the human-nature relationship and how everyday Australians have embraced green spaces into their lives post pandemic.
Writer Luca Carbonne unpacks the contentious debate around mental illness and technology use.
Happy Givemas Day Ten! National CEO of Mates In Construction Chris Lockwood speaks with us about how their suicide prevention program is improving the mental health of the the construction, mining and energy industry.
On Givemas day six, we reflect on the mental health challenges of COVID-19, and chat to Voice of Heath, an online mental health organisation on the ground making a difference.
There’s no doubt that youth suicide is an issue here in Australia, and it’s scary when you look at the statistics. Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians — more people die from suicide than die on the roads. So when their local community was deeply affected by the suicides of two young men they went to high school with, Paris Jeffcoat and Samantha Callender teamed up. Knowing that youth suicide was preventable if it was done differently, the pair founded One Eighty.
Writer Yanchao unpacks how acceptance builds resilience.
We spoke with Liptember Founder, Luke Morris, to understand what happens after the Liptember campaign in September and how they support women's mental health all year round.
For those in lockdown, many have found creative and innovative ways to channel isolation boredom into proactive ways to engage with different communities. For Brisbane based writer and editor Em Readman, turning her embroidery hobby into a vehicle for awareness on consent and sexual violence felt like a natural transition. She chatted to us recently about her new business, Consent Patches and how they’ve impacted both her, the organisation proceeds are being donated to, and her audience online.
“The idea of supporting someone with a mental health disorder may seem intimidating and difficult to navigate. But it doesn’t have to be. With open communication and a little compassion, we can create secure relationships where everyone feels safe.” Passionate mental health advocate and rehabilitation counselling student Ada Lausberg-Colwell shares her personal guide to how to support a loved one with a mental illness.
With physical fitness becoming more important for people’s mental health during the pandemic, many students are finding it difficult to balance their daily classes, and their physical fitness. For World Teachers’ Day, we chatted to Physical Education and Health teacher Nam Nguyen about his experience conducting PE classes via web chats for his year 7-10 students in regional Victoria.
Steve Rawlins is a retired Victorian, approaching his 70th birthday this year. He’s passionate about giving back to good causes and helping others, and participates in his local rotary club. He shares his life with his loving wife Carrie and their two sons, as well as his adorable two dogs. Steve also happens to have dementia. This is his story.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have found themselves struggling with their mental health as fears about job security, health concerns and lockdown fatigue have taken their toll. But for those living in Greece’s refugee camps the pandemic is only exacerbating an existing mental health crisis.
Mr Perfect is a grassroots charity hosting monthly BBQs run by volunteers across Australia to encourage better mental health in men by creating a sense of community and reduce isolation.
"At no point in anyone’s life should you feel alone". Voice of Health founders, Luke Karabatsos and James Hatchman, explain how COVID-19 is linked to mental health and what we can do to control ourselves in this unusual period of history.
Valentine’s day is a day for hearts, roses and being with your significant other; but it can be tough for those spending it alone. KOS spoke with Mitch Wallis, founder of Heart on my Sleeve, unveiling his early intervention mental health initiative ahead of Valentine’s Day to find out more about the work he’s doing to help people feel less alone.
On this World Cancer Day, we celebrate the amazing work organisations are doing across the globe to support those suffering with cancer and their families. CanTeen is here for you if you’re 12-25 and cancer has turned your world upside down.
Words of a woman born with athetoid cerebral palsy, who has now become a Biomedical Science PhD candidate. Jerusha Mather believes the medicine industry needs more role models for those with disabilities.
New Zealand born sisters Brittany and Johanna Cosgrove are pioneering the fight for change with their fashion line NopeSisters, a t-shirt collection that aims to spread awareness of social issues across the world.
