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- Is yoga is good for you? More people every year are turning to yoga, but are there proven health benefits? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/is-yoga-good-for-you
- How to identify toxic relationships What is a toxic relationship? How does it impact your health? What are the signs? And how can you handle it, or step back if required? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/toxic-relationships
- How ‘green space’ can improve your health What are the health benefits of green space? Here’s why getting outdoors in nature can reduce stress and anxiety and improve wellbeing. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/green-space-can-improve-health
- Healing hands: how touch can benefit your health What are the health benefits of green space? Here’s why getting outdoors in nature can reduce stress and anxiety and improve wellbeing. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/benefit-human-touch
- How to navigate big changes for young kids Children have experienced a lot of disruption to their daily lives. Knowing how to talk to kids about how they feel and giving them tools to cope can help them get through the tough times. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/netball/navigating-change-for-young-kids
- The benefits of pet therapy Pets aren’t just cute to cuddle. Did you know that having or playing with a pet can help you recover from illness and stay healthy? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/play/pet-therapy
- A guide to psoriasis symptoms, causes and treatments This common skin condition can be debilitating and affect many areas of your life. Here’s how you can get the right treatment for psoriasis and start feeling better. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/practical-guide-to-psoriasis
- 8 ways to improve your financial wellbeing Understanding your financial wellbeing can help you take control of your money. Follow these eight tips from the experts to take the stress out of cash management. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/work/help-financial-health
- Best treatments for insomnia in women Women are more likely to experience insomnia than men, due to hormones and higher rates of anxiety and depression. Struggling to sleep? Here are some expert tips. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/conditions/insomnia-treatment
- How to deal with the mental health effects of menopause and perimenopause While this stage of life brings with it physical challenges, it can also have repercussions for your mental health. Here’s why, and how you can feel better. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/perimenopause-menopause/mental-toll
- How to make flexible working arrangements work for you Many of us enjoy flexible working arrangements and the autonomy they bring. But how does working from home impact our health and work-life balance? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/strong/flexible-work
- Can men get postnatal depression too? How to know if you, or a loved one, are suffering from depression or anxiety after becoming a father. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/men-postnatal-depression
- Can sex boost your health? Sex can makes you happier… but it can also makes you healthier. We explain why sex is good for your heart, stress levels and brain. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/strong/sex-boost-health
- 5 ways to boost your energy levels At this time of the year, the mental load can feel overwhelming for women. We explore five common causes of tiredness and ask a GP for simple strategies to help. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/strong/5-ways-to-boost-your-energy-levels
- How to talk about loneliness with your friends and family Feeling lonely can happen to us all. It’s a condition that makes you turn inwards and feel disconnected when what you really need is social support. Here’s how to tackle it. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/how-to-talk-about-loneliness
- How to look after your mental health during your IVF journey Fertility treatment increases your risk of mental health problems. Looking after your wellbeing can help you ride out the highs and lows of your IVF journey. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/fertility-ivf/how-to-protect-your-mental-health-during-IVF
- Managing the mental load of family life Feeling stressed and overwhelmed by family life? Here’s how to set boundaries – and still keep things running efficiently. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/mental-health/mental-load-family-life
- 7 steps to stronger mental wellbeing While good mental health is essential for all women, so is good mental wellbeing, and it’s important to understand the difference. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/mental-health/mental-wellbeing
- How to talk about anxiety with your family, friends and colleagues Talking about your anxiety to other people can be a scary prospect – but it doesn’t need to be. Here’s how to raise the topic to make sure you get the support you deserve. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/mental-health/how-to-talk-about-anxiety
- Can your health cover help with workplace stress? Need to get on top of your work-related stress? Having access to mental health support programs, psychologists, osteopaths and apps that help you sleep better are some of the ways you can get support from your health cover. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/work/workplace-stress-private-health-cover
- Managing the mental load of family life Feeling stressed and overwhelmed by family life? Here’s how to set boundaries – and still keep things running efficiently. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/the-mental-load-of-family-life
- Psychologist and psychiatrist: what's the difference? Knowing the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist and finding the right mental health professional increases your chances of successful therapy. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/difference-between-psychologist-and-psychiatrist
- What is work burnout? Symptoms and how to recover Aussie research shows work burnout is most common in people in professional caring roles. Here’s how to find out if you're burnt out and what to do next. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/strong/work-burnout-symptoms
- Facts about alcohol consumption for women Some things women need to know about having a healthy relationship with alcohol. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/conditions/women-alcohol-issues
- Can always staying positive be bad for our health? Searching for a silver lining could be a good coping mechanism, but studies show suppressing emotions to stay positive can negatively affect our health. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/downsides-to-always-being-positive
- The 5 keys of workplace wellbeing Positive and productive environments where we feel valued and want to be at work are beneficial for workers and employers alike. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/work/workplace-wellbeing
- What are the symptoms of anxiety? What anxiety looks and feels like is different for everyone. Here we discuss some of the more common symptoms of anxiety, and how to cope and ease their effects. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/symptoms-of-anxiety
- How to deal with financial stress Money worries have affected many of us in the past year. Here’s how financial stress can impact you and what to do about it. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/how-to-deal-with-financial-stress
- What is bipolar disorder and could I have it? People living with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings. Recognising the symptoms and getting help earlier can make all the difference. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/what-is-bipolar-disorder
- Pandemic weight gain: How to get on top of it One of effects of life in lockdown is that many people are experiencing weight gain as their routines change. Here are a few ways to help you get back on track. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/pandemic-weight-gain-lockdown
- What causes anxiety disorder and how to get help Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia: understanding what causes it can be the first step in changing the impact it has on your life. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/what-causes-anxiety
- How to help stop anxiety More than two million Aussies experience anxiety each year. If you’re one of them, there are ways to deal with symptoms and overcome anxiety. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/managing-anxiety
- How to treat child anxiety Looking for ways to help your child’s anxiety? We discuss the common signs and ways parents can help their children with psychologist Nikita Singh. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/anxiety-in-children-small-steps-to-help-support-kids-and-teens
- Treating depression: a new approach Don’t deal with depression alone. There are many ways to lessen symptoms to live a happier, healthier life. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/treating-depression-a-new-approach
- What causes panic attacks and how you can prevent them Panic attacks can be a sign of stress, depression or anxiety. Here’s your guide on what causes panic attacks, how to cope with them and reduce your symptoms. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/what-causes-panic-attacks
- Building confidence in children We talk to child psychologist Rita Princi-Hubbard on how to build confidence in children and what you can do to develop their sense of resilience. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/raising-confident-children
- How to help your child with anxiety We discuss common causes of anxiety in children, the signs, symptoms and how parents can help their child with anxiety. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/children-and-anxiety
- What is depression and could I have it? While emotional ups and downs are normal, there’s a big difference between feeling sad and suffering with depression. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/what-is-depression
- How social isolation impacts our mental health Loneliness caused by social isolation can make us feel sad, anxious and depressed. We discuss what causes loneliness and how to cope. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/social-isolation
- What is work burnout? symptoms and how to recover Aussie research shows work burnout is most common in people in professional caring roles. Here’s how to find out if you're burnt out and what to do next. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/work-burnout-symptoms