Communication is often used as a broad term. Here I will be focussing specifically on communication in the mental health hospital and...

Many books and articles have complicated the subject of self-care. It is not rocket science. It basically means looking after yourself....

Burnout is a topic that nearly everyone can relate to after 2020. There is a worldwide exhaustion happening and this can lead to...

You may have identified a few of your resources by now. The next phase is managing them. Much of the management of my own resources can...

I used to joke that dog is spelt God backwards because dogs show unconditional love. No matter what I do my dog never judges me. No doubt...

We all have resources whether we know it or not. During a bout of depression, I didn’t care much for my resources but they were still...

For anyone to recover from serious mental illness, identifying triggers that exacerbate the condition is vital. Once identified, having...

Every one has staples in their lives. Staples are the things that we can safely say won’t change for the week, month, year ahead. One of...

A schedule (diary, planner, calendar etc.) is an effective tool, and planning effectively is a great skill to have. When I sit down at...

Growing up I hated routine. If only I had a dollar every time I fought with my parents over my routine, or lack thereof. After I joined...

Hold it lightly in the palm of your hand. Our minds and the subsequent thought processes are not meant to be rigid. As soon as they...

I have seen people from all walks of life struggle with the concept of structure. I have seen many people with mental health issues with...

In my discussions over the years with clients there is generally a lot of anger and blame associated when the topic of medication comes...

During a global crisis there are macro sources of anxiety that we cannot control. The ‘Media’ is the window to these events. The media...

My tool kit wouldn’t be complete without assertiveness. This played an essential part in my recovery and I believe it to be one of the...

Now this is one topic that I don't claim to be an expert on. I have tried a few diets over the years from the military diet to the...

I began mindfulness during a very turbulent time of depression. Mindfulness is basically meditation. I used to meditate on specific...

Identifying your tool kit is crucial to mental well being. Mine includes but not limited to: 1. Mindfulness 2. Diet 3. Exercise 4. Music...

My name is Lachlan. In 2002 I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder (Type 1). I dropped out of high school on the day of my first year 12...