Mental Health

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Fidget Toys for Anxiety: How These Simple Tools Can Help Calm Your Mind
11/09/2024

In the 2000s, every office desk had a stress ball lying in one of its drawers. In 2017, the world became obsessed with fidget spinners – a handheld toy which…

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Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Key Differences and How to Recognise Each
11/09/2024

Panic attacks and anxiety attacks are commonly experienced by Australians. Around 35% of Aussies will experience a panic attack at least once in their lives. But what exactly is the…

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Anxiety Rings: How These Jewellery Pieces Can Help Manage Stress
28/08/2024

If you’re using TikTok or have recently researched into ways of managing anxiety, you’re probably familiar with anxiety rings. Having taken the internet by storm, anxiety rings have become a…

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Understanding Anxiety Symptoms: Physical and Emotional Signs
28/08/2024

Anxiety is Australia’s most common mental illness, affecting 1 in 4 people in Australia. Everyone feels stressed or anxious from time to time – it’s a normal feeling. But when…

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Treatment Options for Depression: From Therapy to Lifestyle Changes
28/08/2024

Depression can be an overwhelming mental illness, but there are several different options for treating it, helping you manage depression and enjoy a normal life. From therapy to medication to…

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The Complex Relationship Between Depression and Anxiety
28/08/2024

Anxiety is Australia’s most common mental illness, with 1 in 4 people experiencing anxiety at some point in their life. Depression is another common mental illness, affecting 1 in 7…

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Early Warning Signs of Depression: What to Look Out For
28/08/2024

As humans, our mental health can be fragile at times, and things can quickly go from bad to worse. When it comes to noticing ourselves or our loved ones experiencing…

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Depression and medmate
Recognising the Symptoms of Depression: A Comprehensive Guide
28/08/2024

Depression is a common mental illness in Australia, affecting 1 in 7 people. If you or a loved one is experiencing a low mood over a prolonged period of time,…

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Supportive Communication: What to Say to Someone with Depression
24/08/2024

If someone you care about is going through depression, it can be hard to find the right words for supporting them. Although you really want to help them and be…

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Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Treating Depression: Effective Alternatives
24/08/2024

Non-pharmacological treatments, alone or in combination with medications are an important part of a mental health treatment plan. Here, Medmate outlines the non-pharmaceutical approaches to treating depression, and how we…

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