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Exercise for optimal mental health
19 Aug 2019
Open Minds spoke to Justin Chapman, winner of the 2018 Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards Individual Award category, to find out his views on how exercise is beneficial for our mental health, and why improving our mental health is so important.
Read moreTips for good youth mental health
12 Aug 2019
More than 75% of mental illnesses develop before a person turns 25, illustrating the importance of managing mental health from a young age. With the International Youth Day (Monday 12th August 2019) theme around “Transforming education”, Open Minds has taken a look at some tips for good youth mental health.
Read moreOpen Minds supports five siblings with intellectual disabilities
09 Aug 2019
Townsville mother of seven, Vanetta Masso, has been able to engage National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, Open Minds to support five of her adult children who all have an intellectual disability.
Read moreYoung and passionate about mental health
01 Aug 2019
We spoke to Madison Birtchnell, a mental health community champion and winner of the Youth Award at the 2018 Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards. Madison shares what new initiatives she’s seen recently in the mental health space that have impressed her, and speaks about how her passion for youth mental health first began.
Read moreLiving independently after just two months
25 Jul 2019
Two months ago, when Vernon joined the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and chose Open Minds as his service provider, he set himself what he thought would be a long-term goal – to live independently. But to his surprise he managed to achieve this goal within just two months.
Read moreDiabetes and mental health
19 Jul 2019
According to Diabetes Australia, up to 50% of people with diabetes are thought to also have a mental illness such as depression or anxiety. This compares to approximately 20% of the general population who are thought to experience a mental illness at some point in their lives. But what is the link between diabetes and mental illness?
Read moreUnderstanding Trauma and PTSD
27 Jun 2019
The 27th June 2019 is global PTSD Awareness Day. Understanding what trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder is and how it effects people is the first step towards knowing how to best support people experiencing it.
Read moreStaying mentally well in Morayfield
15 May 2019
If you're feeling overwhelmed or distressed, our qualified professionals can support you to stay mentally well. Our clinicians provide support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss, gender or sexual identity issues, self harm or suicidal thoughts, and much more.
Read moreGardening for good mental health
03 May 2019
Clients at one of our residential homes in Brisbane were the proud recipients of a $100 dollar donation from Grill'd Local Matters program, to use towards supplies for their communal garden.
Read moreMeet our Team Leader, Support Coordination
02 May 2019
As Team leader of Support Coordination within Open Minds, Linda provides advice and support to the team, as well as looking after new referrals and liaising with clients, family members and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
Read moreMental Health Support for Veterans
24 Apr 2019
Ryan Dixon is a Psychologist within the Open Minds Mental Health Hub at Morayfield, and uses his own past experiences to work with people from the veteran community. Ryan focuses on supporting them to overcome life’s challenges and meet their goals.
Read moreTips for managing a crisis this Easter
18 Apr 2019
With the festive season now upon us, it's important to remember that for many people it can be a time of isolation, disappointment, anxiety or stress. Read our tips to understand how to manage a crisis this festive season.
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