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Top five workplace mental health tips

Most of us will at some point, struggle with the pressure and stresses of work life, here are some tips to keep your work environment safe.

CyberMate online companion helps fight depression in young people

A revolutionary online tool to support young people living with depression or mental health issues is being developed by the University of Sydney.

Is your diet making you depressed?

People who consume fast food are 51% more likely to develop depression. These 5 easy tips will help you ward off the mental illness.

Charlotte’s Law: the cyberbullying debate

The tragic news that the former model and television presenter Charlotte Dawson had taken her own life last weekend has […]

Great outdoors has a lasting effect on mental wellbeing

Green spaces in urban areas have a long-lasting positive impact on people’s mental wellbeing.

Carers at highest risk of mental health problems

Millions of informal carers are at risk of developing health issues, with 37 per cent reporting severe depression.

Junk food make men depressed

Middle-aged men whose diets are high in processed foods and sugary drinks are at greater risk of depression.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Overcoming the Stigma

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, the theme this year is stigma: a major barrier to suicide prevention.

Anxiety: A bright side

According to the mental health organisation beyondblue, three million Australians are living with depression or anxiety. With a population of […]

Fennel helps alleviate PMT

Drops made with fennel seeds could help women overcome the monthly melancholy of pre-menstrual tension.

Depression and stroke

In a 12-year Australian study of 10,547 women aged between 47 and 52, researchers from the University of Queensland found […]

Can you catch depression? Possibly…

Surrounding yourself with people who are vulnerable to developing depression could put you at a risk of developing it yourself, according to one new study.

Magic Mushrooms could help treat depression

The first ever clinical trial exploring the use of hallucinogens from magic mushrooms to treat depression has come under fire.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Cold weather got you feeling blue? Seasonal Affective Disorder is an illness that affects four times more women than men and can cause similar symptoms to depression, psychologist Dr Leigh hodder explains more about S.A.D

The Big reTHiNK

MiNDFOOD is proud to support The Big reTHiNK, a project that challenges people all over the world to take part in staging creative, community events to shift the way the people think about mental unwellness. We chat to its founder Taimi Allan.

Treating depression the natural way

Professor Shaun Holt is author of the book, Depression: Natural Remedies that Really Work. He share some alternative therapies to treat depression without resorting to antidepressants.

Mindfulness: the health benefits

Are you mindful? Holistic physician Dr Amy Saltzman specialisies in teaching mindfulness to kids and adults. She shares the benefits of being mindful to our mental health and emotional intelligence.

Dealing with depression

Radio broadcaster Craig Hamilton was 37 and getting ready to broadcast the Sydney Olympics when he experienced his first psychotic episode. 12 years on, he shares how to help our loved ones through depression.

Interview: Bev Aisbett

Author, illustrator and counsellor Bev Aisbett has sold over 500,000 copies of her books nationwide. She talks to us about her battle with anxiety and depression and gives us her tips for getting through the day.

Allowing yourself to heal

Author of ‘The Longest Journey’ and counsellor Amanda Stuart talks about how we can heal ourselves and our lives by confronting our past head on.

Getting Your Mojo Back

Author of ‘How To Get Your Mojo Back’ Dr Ginni Mansburg teaches men and women how to get their zest for life back, and regain their vitality after full time work and children.

MiNDFOOD Radio: Jane Burns

Associate Professor Jane Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of the Young and Well CRC (YAW-CRC). She talks about suicide and depression prevention and shares parenting tips for the new digital and social media age.

Grow that mo

Around the world, upper lips are twitching in anticipation of Movember, when thousands of moustaches will be grown in the name of men’s health. MiNDFOOD reports.

Healthy diet may benefit women’s mental health

Women who suffer from depression and anxiety may want to take a look at their diet as possible contributors to these conditions, study findings hint, MiNDFOOD reports.

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