How big life transitions can impact mental health
Youth counsellor and coach Gary Bruce has examined how significant life changes at any age can affect us, and what we can do to help us deal with them.... Read more.
Australia’s social media ban gets a mixed response
Youth counsellor and coach Gary Bruce has explored whether the government’s under-16 social media ban is helping children cope with modern life.... Read more.
ADHD – our most common mental health condition
A youth counsellor and coach looks at the various impacts ADHD has on our children.... Read more.
The true source of male happiness
Loneliness is unfortunately common for Australian males, with men aged 35 – 49 the most affected group, and two in five reporting moderate or severe levels of... Read more.
Avoiding the loneliness trap created by retirement and downsizing
Retirement and downsizing are both potential contributors to loneliness, but there are ways to maintain connection.... Read more.
Mental Health First Aid Day: August 19
Published August 2025 The first ever MHFA Aid Day will soon be here and there’s a range of ways that you can get involved. For 25 years, MHFA has been supporting... Read more.
Avoiding the parent trap of over support
Published July 2025 As our High School and University students enjoy the mid-year break many will be celebrating great results. Others, however, will have results... Read more.
Using STEAM to overcome adolescent anxiety
Steam is amazing. It’s used in cooking and cleaning, heating and sterilisation. In industry it has many uses and in the past it powered locomotives across... Read more.