Careers & Mental Health Conversations

How to show empathy and make empathetic assertions during tough conversations in the workplaces

Common mental illnesses that employees may experience and risk factors involved

The Amygdala doesn't always tell us the truth, and we explain its relationship to uncertainty

With R U OK Day approaching, our Mental Health Director outlines what you can say if you get a response that someone is not ok

We explain Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, links to trauma and sources of support

The LGBITQ+ community explained, links to potential mental health problems experienced and sources of support

Some common themes yours, or a colleagues mental health may be in decline including feeling sad or anxious persistently, emotional outbursts, sleep difficulties, changes in appetite and overall fatigue.

Advantages for remote workers and mental wellbeing

We cover things that worry remote workers including disconnection, motivation, hypervigilance, distractions and more.

Manage Feelings & Confirmation Bias When Responding to COVID-19

Sathiya Ramakrishnan Ph.D. Neuroscientist at SMB Health discussed 5 tips to keep employees productive and create mentally well workplaces. This includes learning how to say no, avoiding workplace politics, delegation, collaboration and applying emotional intelligence skills.

Reverse Culture Shock explained, what it looks like & how it works as employees return to workplaces since COVID-19.

Tips to improve employee motivation including self reflection, cognition, short vs long term goals, checking expectations and pay attention to rewards.

Understand the behaviour change cycle and why it's important to help form new habits and routines.

Understanding isolation and why some employees react differently

Stress Vs Anxiety - The difference in symptoms and responses explained

What is Mental Health and what isn't it? What is Mental Illness and how is it different from mental health? The Mental Health Continuum explained

Employee Burnout - What is it? What are the Risk Factors & Symptoms? Strategies to Overcome it and where to go for Support?

Financial Stress & Sources of Support

Managing Anxiety Disorders - Tips for employees to assist with managing an anxiety disorder including check your thinking, breathing, check the evidence, being present and exercising.