Today is World Mental Health Day, and it’s never been a more important time to talk about mental health. At […]
World Mental Health Day – Care, Advocate, Educate
All posts by Laurel Cook
Looking after our wellbeing so we can look after yours
The last 18 months have been tough on the community. For so many people, it’s been a prolonged period of […]
Psychosomatic pain in kids – when mental health physically hurts
When a part of our body hurts or does not function properly, we’ll often assume there is an underlying physical […]
Supporting Parents of Children with Anxiety
Feelings of anxiety, worry and fear are normal at any age, including in childhood. Most of the time, these feelings […]
Sleep matters: Are you getting the quality rest you need?
You’ve probably heard the saying about “waking up on the wrong side of the bed”. When we don’t get enough […]
LGBTQIA+ communities face unique mental health challenges
If you’re part of the lesbian gay, bi, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual (LGBTQIA+) community and find yourself struggling with […]
Understanding postnatal depression and anxiety
Having a new baby can be both an exciting and challenging time for parents. Between sleepless nights, changes in hormones, […]
Resources for Anxiety Management
Feeling anxious, worried and fearful from time to time is a normal part of life. However, if anxiety is overwhelming, […]
Want to know more about mindfulness?
Chances are you’ve heard of the term “mindfulness” – but what exactly is it, and is it something you should […]
Staying in tune – Can music help your mental health?
Music is a powerful thing for us humans. It brings people together, evokes memories and entertains us. Music can make […]