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Bad habits, be gone! Learn the latest from mental health experts about how to make positive changes that last.
Making good food choices ensures that essential nutrition is available for our bodies and minds, and is a great start to achieving positive mental health.
So, better food really can help to create a better mood. The Mediterranean way of eating isn’t a diet plan; it’s just about eating a balanced range of wholefoods and enjoying life. Here's what the studies say about the Mediterranean diet:
Read about the guiding principles and get a bonus Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe. This dish is quick to prepare and can be adapted according to what you have on hand – perfect to pack for a work lunch or when you're having a busy day.
So what's the connection between body and brain, and how does movement help mental health?
Remember, you don’t need to be running marathons to improve your mental health. Research has found that just one hour of physical activity a week can help prevent depression. That’s less than 10 minutes a day!
Caroline Anderson, Women's Health Week ambassador, psychologist & former Olympian
“A lot of people think that the best way to motivate themselves to exercise is to be self-critical. However, self-compassion and being kind to yourself is much more effective when it comes to motivation. Pay less attention to negative, unmotivating and unhelpful thoughts. Instead focus your attention on what really matters – your health and vitality.”
Here are three quick tips for all those hosting Women's Health Week events today. Don't forget, it's not too late to join an activity in your area, search here.
Be your own best friend. Download this e-Card as a gentle reminder to practise self-care and self-kindness, now and into the future. It’s our gift for you to keep, or share with friends on your social media channels. Don’t forget to use #myhealthfirst #womenshealthweek
This fact sheet covers the topics of depression, anxiety and grief and includes practical advice on what can you do to help your mental and emotional health.
Whoever thought that rewarding yourself could be good for you? Well actually, it is … if it's done in a positive and nurturing way that's right for you and your health.
We often try to pack a lot into our day; we race around, ticking things off our to-do list so we can rest easy and relax at night. But what if we took a moment for being, rather than doing? Does it pay to slow down and focus on the present moment?
How many times a day do you check your phone – for a new message, an email, or to scroll through social media? Do you share a post – and then check back a minute later to see who liked, who commented, who shared? Do you need to go on a 'digital detox'?
Life can dish up all kinds of stressful situations. Across 300 episodes of 'Life and Other Catastrophes' ABC Melbourne's Raf Epstein and Finkel Professor Dr Jane Fisher explore the various complications we find in our relationships, friendships, and daily lives.
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