Borders are not a barrier to help

As border restrictions around Australia tighten due to outbreaks of the novel Coronavirus, The Banyans Health and Wellness remains open for business and is able to work with the Queensland Government regarding permission to travel here for treatment.   The Queensland Government closed its borders to Victorians from midday on July 10 and will extend […]

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Diabetes is Relentless

  The daily grind of dealing with diabetes and other chronic conditions can take its toll on mental wellbeing, causing anxiety, emotional distress, burnout, and depression, and making successful treatment more challenging.   Diabetes is relentless. From the moment you wake each morning until you finally close your eyes each night, thoughts of blood glucose […]

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Shining the Light on Art Therapy

Despite its overwhelming benefits and stories of success, art therapy remains a somewhat unspoken alternative therapy.   Contributors: Cielle van Vuuren, Art Therapist at The Banyans and Lauren Phillips, Marketing and Communications at The Banyans   According to the National Survey of Mental Health and Well Being, 65% of Australians will experience a traumatic event […]

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