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Getting 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.
Read moreMake Movember your month for healthcare
06 Nov 2019
Movember is all about focusing on men’s health and stopping men from dying young from cancer, mental illness, and suicide . Here’s how men can make Movember their month for healthcare.
Read moreMary Gregory guest post – explaining early years mental health
04 Nov 2019
Early years mental health refers to the first 4 years of a child’s life. Read a guest blog post by Mary Gregory, Clinical Psychologist and PhD Candidate, to find out what impact negative experiences during this time can have on a child later in life, and what we can do to set children up for success.
Read more10 ways for veterans to tackle insomnia
24 Oct 2019
With Veterans Health Week 2019 approaching, Open Minds has taken a look at 10 ways for veterans to tackle insomnia: a sleep disorder whereby people have difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. Veterans can be especially at risk of insomnia due to traumatic experiences or stressful events in their military life.
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