Is Your Emotional Style Sabotaging Your Immune System Or Boosting it?

“Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.” ~ Lord ByronFor decades researches have recognised a connection between your emotions and immune system. Understanding the mechanisms behind this incredible mind-body connection is still in its infancy. But what is understood is that a positive emotional style is linked to a…

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Mindfulness for Anxiety Disorders: Your Proven Weapon for Managing Stress

Did you know reported levels of anxiety amongst children, adolescence and adults have been steadily and significantly rising since the 1950s? The ABS report on mental health in 2007 found that 45%, (almost half of all Australians) would have met the criteria for a diagnosis of a mental disorder at some point…

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Building Resilience: 8 Things You Can Start Doing Today

Over the last couple of decades the taboo subject of depression and anxiety has dominated social media. Even celebrities and sports people are breaking their silence. At the same time breakthroughs in research have identified the key role emotional resilience plays in managing emotional health. Positive psychology in particular recognises that all people, no matter their…

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The Symptoms of Depression and Preventative Action You Can Take

Depression is a common and treatable problem that affects your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It is experienced by one in every five women and one in every eight men. Depression or sadness is a normal reaction to loss, challenging life-issues or when self-esteem is affected. However, when the symptoms of…

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