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The effects of name-calling on youth mental health
22 Jan 2020
Bullying is incredibly prevalent amongst youths in Australia. The link between bullying and mental health issues is also on the rise. In support of No Name-Calling Week, we understand this connection and outline some tips to better manage youth mental health.
Read moreGuide to Queensland’s top accessible beaches
03 Jan 2020
Having a disability can make it difficult to access the beach. Whether you’re frail, unsteady, or using a wheelchair, soft sand can present a challenge. Read our guide below to learn about some of Queensland’s top accessible beaches that to allow you to get out and about and enjoy the summer, with or without a disability.
Read moreHow to set and achieve your goals in 2020
19 Dec 2019
As a New Year rolls around, what better time to look forward, analyse what’s ahead and set goals. Becoming more focussed on you and setting personal goals is an important exercise to better your mental health. Here are some important tips for goal setting for 2020.
Read moreGetting back to work while living with a mental illness
17 Dec 2019
Amanda, from Townsville, who has mental illness, has recently completed a Certificate III in Business Administration and is on track is to re-enter the workforce.
Read moreWhy travelling can positively affect your mental health
10 Dec 2019
New research suggests the act of travelling is found to have positive affects on mental health. With Christmas and New Year’s around the corner and plenty of public holidays on the calendar, we discover the link between taking time off and the benefits to your mental health.
Read moreReconnecting with the community
01 Dec 2019
Being a NDIS participant and client of Open Minds, means Michelle can now be more independent and live a more confident life as she pursues her future goals. Prior to the NDIS, the 54-year-old Chermside resident, who has schizophrenia, experienced paranoia and led a relatively isolated life, trying to manage her condition.
Read moreAward winning Open Minds employee gives hope to clients with mental illness
28 Nov 2019
Stephen has overcome numerous obstacles, including his own lived experience of mental illness and disability, unemployment, and cancer. Stephen went on to win a Mental Health Award and now uses his experiences to work as a Support Worker at Open Minds, inspiring hope in our clients.
Read more5 podcasts about mental health that you have to hear
26 Nov 2019
No matter what you’re interested in, there’s a podcast for everything. There are plenty of podcasts about mental health support — here’s a list of some of the best rated to subscribe to.
Read morePTSD Assistance dog gives greater independence for Kylie
18 Nov 2019
Kylie, 47, based in Queensland’s Victoria Point, has a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) assistance dog which enables her to access the community and manage triggers.
Read moreBeing kind to animals is good for our mental health
13 Nov 2019
Today is World Kindness Day (Wednesday 13 November), so we’ve taken a look at how being kind to animals can benefit our mental health and wellbeing by reducing stress, anxiety and loneliness, and helping us cope with depression.
Read moreAnna’s brighter life with Supported Independent Living in Bundaberg
12 Nov 2019
Since coming to Open Minds and accessing NDIS Supported Independent Living in Bundaberg, Anna’s life has changed for the better. Things weren’t always easy for Anna, but she now has access to the right equipment and right support to enable her to live life to the full.
Read moreWorking with horses is proving beneficial for David
08 Nov 2019
David, aged 46 from Redcliffe, has been able to use some of his NDIS funding for therapy with horses. David, who lives with Schizophrenia, has found that working with these majestic animals has decreased the voices he hears and enabled him to focus.
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