According to Australasian Psychiatry, over 1.15 million Australians or around 4.4% of our population experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) each year, and that number is set to rise to rates higher than ever previously reported. The groups of people in our community with the highest rates of PTSD – emergency workers (10%) and Defence Force […]
Category: Mental Health
Trauma – what is it and how to help?
It is estimated that up to 75% of Australians, or three out of four people, will experience an event in their lives that will cause significant psychological trauma, according to Trauma Centre Australia. With the recent fires, floods and a global pandemic, experts believe the number of Australians dealing with trauma could be higher […]
The cost of not protecting your mental health
Mental illness and suicide costs Australia a conservative $220 billion a year or $600 million every day, according to a Productivity Commission Report released in November 2020. This estimate is more than a 10th of Australia’s entire economic production in 2019, said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in his speech outlining the report’s findings […]
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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 […]
Positivity combats growing anxiety
Are you or a loved one struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or irritability? Recent reports suggest poor mental health is widespread throughout Australia at the moment and is set to get worse. Psychologist Peter Hayton suggests an important combat tool lies in the power of positivity. Contributors: Peter Hayton, Senior Psychologist at The […]
Common treatment for depression
Finding an effective treatment for depression can be overwhelming. You may think that a successful treatment is elusive and impossible to achieve. With the correct support and a persistent attitude, depression is treatable. Learn about specific treatment for depression and discover what living well feels like. You may find this article helpful if you […]
How to Help Someone With Depression
It can be challenging to know how to help someone with depression. The Banyans have helped hundreds of people and their loved ones navigate the hardships of mental health. Learn what to say (and what not to say!) to someone who is depressed. This article may be helpful if you: Want to learn more […]
Managing depression
Managing depression can feel overwhelming. Depression can be like an annoying colleague that keeps popping up when you’d really rather it stayed away. Therefore, it’s no surprise that learning to manage depression long-term is an important part of recovery and rehabilitation. You may find this article helpful if you are: Recovering from a mental […]
Symptoms of depression
According to research by Beyond Blue, almost three million Australians will experience significant symptoms of depression every twelve months. This means that almost one in seven Australians will be clinically diagnosed with the mental health disorder across their lifetime. How do you know if depression is affecting you? Knowing the symptoms of depression With […]
