At least one million Australians sought mental health support since COVID-19 began changing our lives. In Victoria, one of the most strickly controlled lockdowns was put in place to control infection. Enfornced isolation and other difficulties saw a surge in the use of mental health services, with a demand for services rising over 60 percent. […]
So much of our daily life has drastically changed during 2020. The changes have come quickly too. When COVID emerged, the changes it made to every aspect of our lives and society were quick and often confronting. Anxiety suddenly became something that affects us all. For those of us already suffering from anxiety, the last […]
October is Mental Health Month, with World Mental Health Day taking place on 10 October each year. The World Mental Organization uses Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and the initiates that support mental health. The day provides an opportunity to discuss what is being done, what needs […]
The therapeutic benefits of garden and natural environments have been well-known for centuries. We have a number of gardens at Retreat South as well as the natural surroundings. Our gardens provide a tranquil environment for you during your stay. They also support many of the therapeutic, treatment and rehabilitation processes. Our treatment and activity rooms […]
Codeine withdrawal and dependence may be on the increase but better pain management treatments are available. As of February 2018, codeine-based medications will no longer be available in Australia without a prescription. Already 25 other countries have restricted access to codeine as it is highly addictive and can cause hospitalisation, organ damage and even death if […]
Depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown and are some of the issues facing fly-in-fly-out (or fifo) workers. With the resources boom of the 1980s, mining has increased to remote parts of Australia and its surrounding oceans. Large scale industry like this requires large workforces. Instead of requiring workers to locate to relocate with their families to permanently […]
Binge drinking and alcohol abuse is something we think about when a national holiday like Australia Day can often be used as an excuse to drink to excess. In Australia, it is still common to get drunk on occasions like the Australia Day long weekend. Alcohol abuse has serious effects on physical and mental health. […]
Stigma stops us from seeking treatment for mental health problems. Fear of letting others know you have mental health problems like depression or anxiety is very real. The stigma surrounding mental health problems is gradually giving way and people in need can seek help before the consequences are too great. The consequences of anxiety and […]
Exercise and physical activities and yoga are great things to do when the warmer months are here. Summer is here in Australia and the Christmas period has past and we are off to a new year. Christmas time can be a difficult, stressful time for some. It is a time when some of us have […]