Mental Health
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31 October 2021
The healing that comes from knowing that God accepts you just the way you are October marked National Mental Health Month in Australia. An initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA), the focus was on advocating for and raising awareness of the mental health issues faced by many Australians while promoting better mental health for all. Below, Dr Catherine Philpot, psychologist and ...
10 October 2021
Jennifer Kirkaldy and her team are advocating for a mental health recovery payment for those needing temporary assistance. Providing targeted help to support people into employment Words Simone Worthi...
10 October 2021
Keryn is a Salvation Army officer (pastor) in Victoria, working with her husband, Aaron. Photo courtesy Colac Herald. Journeying through depression with God by my side October is National Mental Healt...
24 September 2021
As millions of people in Australia face ongoing lockdowns and restrictions, a few Salvos share snippets of some of the issues they’ve struggled with the most and what helps them manage what the...
24 September 2021
Equipping young people to tackle the challenges of life Words Lyn Beasy Challenges, difficulties, failure and disappointments are inevitable in life. Over the past 18 months, particularly, we have all...
22 September 2021
The power of knowing we are not alone Words Amanda Hart I looked at the news and had to get out. Something deep inside screaming, “How can we be here again?” I thought I was stronger, I ...
13 September 2021
The things I wish I’d said Words Sandra Pawar World Suicide Prevention Day was observed on 10 September. Every year, the day focuses on raising awareness of suicide in our communities and iden...
20 April 2021
Taking a breath to gain perspective Words Bryce Davies One of my all-time favourite movies is The Shawshank Redemption – the story of Andy Dufrense who is wrongfully sent to prison for the murd...
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19 April 2021
Unpacking the mystery of anger Words Duncan Morris I have been working on managing my anger for almost 30 years. Today, I counsel men, women and children on how to accept their anger so it does not co...