When you’re living with depression it can feel hard to get out of bed or off the couch as depression lowers your levels of energy, motivation and self-esteem, so the idea of engaging in activities to help your depression might feel overwhelming and intimidating. But there are some very good reasons why engaging in activities can be very helpful for depression. Read here for more.

This year the theme is “There’s more to say after R U OK?” referencing how important it is not just to ask someone if they’re OK, but how to listen to their answer in a way that feels validating, reassuring and helpful.

How do you know that what you’re experiencing isn’t a phase? How do you know that what you’re experiencing is something you need to pay attention to and get help for?

You’re tracking ok but can we last the distance? How do you know when things are starting to slip away? Read here for more on what signs to look out for to avoid relapse.

Living with chronic pain can be debilitating. Dr Miller shares her insights into the role of psychology in managing pain.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been constantly discussed in social conversations and published throughout the media. For some of us, the impact of social isolation and distancing has left us to frequently deal with our own thoughts. Rumination and catastrophising are two negative thinking styles which may develop when we struggle to manage intrusive thoughts that arise in consciousness. As a result of this pandemic, many of us have struggled to deal with our intrusive thoughts. It’d likely be difficult for us to be grateful for different aspects of our lives right now, such as our friends, family, jobs and hobbies. This may be problematic for us because if we’re feeling a lessened sense of gratitude, we may feel more withdrawn, lonely and disconnected.