Mental Health
Study comparing Executive Health by industry
This study has just been released. This quote caught my attention – ‘Federal Public Sector executives also fell down the ranking, in terms of psychological health, from 6th in 2017 to 17th in 2018. This was primarily due to being the lowest ranking industry for depression. This may be an indication of the changes and turmoil in federal government departments seen throughout 2018. Australia should consider following New Zealand and ensure that there is an annual health check of every Executive’...
What You’re Getting Wrong About Burnout
Rest helps to avoid burnout but it is not enough. Other actions leaders can take to reduce burnout of their staff is to communicate that the work has purpose, to create a sense of belonging and to remind staff that they are making progress...
How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains
A TedTalk on the four pillars of a healthy mind: awareness, connection with others, insight into ourselves and having a sense of purpose. Recommended...
Coronavirus grief: Coping with the loss of routine during the pandemic
Grief is a normal response to the loss of routine and the uncertainty about the future - this article explains the stages of grief and what you need to do to work through this...
Comcare fast-tracks mental health rollout
Comcare is doing a great job. In conjunction with Beyond Blue it is rolling out a mental health support service and coaching programme for 120,000 public servants. Fifteen APS Departments and Agencies are participating...
How CEOs Can Support Employee Mental Health in a Crisis
Here are five steps that every leader can take to make an immediate impact...
Free online mental health self-help programmes from the Australian National University
A range of online self-help programmes that help individuals to deal with anxiety and depression...
Free, online training and resources for supervisors and staff to help your organisation to appropriately manage mental health issues and reduce associated productivity losses...
Ways to look after your mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic
Beyond Blue outlines a number of different ways that people can manage their wellbeing...
HeadGear is a free easy-to-use smartphone app that guides you through a 30–day mental fitness challenge which includes mindfulness tasks and exercises...
My Summer: climate change, mental health and solastalgia
A personal story written by the partner of a Learning Group member about a tough Summer in Canberra and surrounds. For those of you in fire affected areas, this will resonate...