Tag: mental health
Understanding the Mental Health Spectrum
Sandra explains the Mental Health Spectrum and demystifies the belief that mental health is always about the disorders.
Ease the pain of switching between roles
Sandra discusses ways to ease the pain of switching between roles when you are a FIFO worker
The benefits of getting back to nature
Sandra and special guest, Regan talk to Big Al at RedFM about benefits of getting back to nature, even for FIFO workers.
The First Night Effect – Why can’t I sleep properly?
Sandra talks to Big Al about the dreaded first night effect - when it's difficult to sleep when separated from your partner for FIFO work
R U OK Day – what it SHOULD be
Why R U OK should not just be a day - how you should treat the initiative.
How your body reacts to stress
Sandra talks about how your body reacts to stress and what you can do to take control of the hormones that are released.
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace
Sandra talks about psychosocial hazards in the workplace and the importance of managing these to minimise workplace stress
FIFO, volunteering, and mental well-being
Guest Author Kate McKenzie talks about volunteering for FIFO workers, how to get involved, and the positive impact it has on mental well-being.
Do you have Self-Stigma?
Katrina Chapman discusses self-stigma, why we need to understand it and what you can do to manage it.
Who can you confide in?
Sandra talks about the importance of asking yourself who can you confide in, to share the burden and protect your mental wellbeing.