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An introduction to self-compassion

contributorGabrielle Lis

A look at the emerging evidence on a meditation-based approach that promises relief from...

Webinar recording: Improve mental health in your workplace

contributorKevin St Mart

An introduction to the Workplace Alliance and Beyondblue's workplace mental health initiative

Psychological Cases: prevention is better than the cure

contributorA. Richey

The workplace is a social environment. For many, this is one of the most enjoyable aspects of...

Mental Health and Cancer

contributorA. Richey

The diagnosis of any serious disease can have an impact on mental health; for the person...

Role Summary: Psychologist

contributorA. Richey

Psychology is the study of the mind and associated behaviours. A psychologist's focus may be on...

Recorded webinar: Helping a discouraged employee

contributorGraeme Cowan

This webinar looks at ways that everyone can make a positive contribution towards improving the...

Costs of 'job strain' related depression

contributorGabrielle Lis

What is job strain? How is it linked to depression? And what are the associated costs? New...

The broad reach of suicide

contributorTom Barton

The burden of suicide in Australia is comparable with other major, better understood chronic...

Stigma and mental illness

contributorGabrielle Lis

What is stigma? What are some consequences of stigma? How might stigma manifest in the...

Signs of suicide

contributorTom Barton

How to look out for and deal with signs of suicide in your workplace.

Let's introduce mental health first aiders in the workplace.

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Want some questions about depression at work answered? Check out our interview with Dr Fehmidah...

Top ten tips to help employees with depression

contributorGabrielle Lis

Productive employment probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of...

Rehabilitating after mental illness

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

With dignity and respect, self-responsibility and supportive relationships, return to work after...

Returning to work after depression

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

RTW Matters speak with Clare Shann from beyondblue, the national depression initiative, about...

From fighting cancer to fostering Cancer Voices

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Cancer survivor John Stubbs talks about his journey back to good health and back to work, in a...

In body but not mind - presenteeism in the workplace

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Sometimes employees need return to work assistance even while they're still physically in the...