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When is the right time to first speak with others about your depression or anxiety?

My professional guess is that some of you reading this possibly have experienced depression or anxiety, yet have never ever talked about it with anyone ...
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Hangxiety: What happens when your anxiety & drinking collide?

I have no doubts about the benefits of hiring personal coaches for various aspects of our lives.  Business coach? Absolutely!  Relationship coach? For sure!  Drinking ...
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Living with Anxiety

Anxious Kids co-author Dr Jodi Richardson is an expert on anxiety, having lived it and studied it. Here she takes us through her personal journey ...
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3 fundamental ideas to boost kids’ happiness through gratitude

More than just a nice feeling, gratitude is integral to happiness. If we can inspire and cultivate it in our kids, we’re doing so much ...
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How to live life in full colour with anxiety

Anxiety has a way of clouding over the brightest days. For some kids, anxiety can stand in the way of school camp, parties, sleepovers, performing, ...
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It’s time we stopped waiting for signs of mental illness in our kids

In 2015 the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing Report revealed that one in seven Australian children between the ages of ...
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It’s vital our babies see lots of smiles, even if we’re depressed

My anxiety was palpable when I was admitted to the mother baby unit (MBU) with our daughter 6 years ago for anxiety and much needed ...
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“Wellbeing is realised by small steps,
but is truly no small thing.”

- Zeno

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