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How to Talk to Kids About Separation
Children
13 March 2024
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How long is the honeymoon phase?
In the early days of getting to know your partner, everything can feel exciting, passionate, and, well, kind of perfect. But after a while, conversation can start to dry up,...
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What causes social isolation?
Solitude can be relaxing and restorative, but prolonged social isolation can cause our mental and physical health to suffer. Research has proven loneliness is just as bad for us as smoking...
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How to Talk to Someone who is Suicidal
Supporting someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or recovering from an attempt to take their own life can make a lifechanging impact. Research suggests acknowledging and starting conversations about suicide...
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Dangers of Self-Diagnosis
Do you Google your symptoms when you’re unwell? Most Australians do. A 2019 study showed 54% of Australians use Google to search medical questions and symptoms at least weekly. Smartphones...
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Are you isolating yourself?
Humans need social connection, but we also need alone time. Being alone can be relaxing, meditative, and restorative. It’s important to balance your social life with some solo weekends. Even...
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Health Risks of Social Isolation and Loneliness
Numerous studies over the years have shown that human connection is important for our health and wellbeing. It’s normal to experience loneliness from time to time. But lengthy periods of...
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How to Avoid Loneliness as an Introvert
Do introverts get lonely? Studies have shown loneliness isn’t necessarily related to being alone. Introverts can be perfectly happy on their own, or terribly lonely in a crowd. A lot...
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Stress vs. Anxiety
Everyone feels stressed and anxious from time to time. Stress and anxiety are both part of the body’s “fight or flight” response, and normal reactions to worrying or threatening situations....
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Social Isolation in Older Adults
Research shows older Australians are more likely to experience social isolation and loneliness than any other demographic. Those over 75 experience loneliness more than any other age group. According to...
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Teaching Technology to Seniors
Whether it’s booking an Uber, emailing a friend, or paying bills online, technology can make our lives a whole lot easier. But some of our older loved ones are still...
