At the WayAhead hosted quarterly network meeting of WayAhead Workplaces our workplace health network in 2016, there were talks from various speakers
Eat well, live well
As Hippocrates wisely put it, eating nutritious food has long been associated with good health, both physical and mental. However, with the coming of
Sharing stories to improve mental wellbeing
As a species we have passed down our history and knowledge through stories, teaching others of the experiences of those who have gone before us and it
The Big Stigma
As scary as it may seem, mental illness doesn’t have to be fought alone, but for a quarter of young Australians who experience mental health problems
Personal story – Stephanie
Stephanie’s beautiful eyes and easy smile speak of a carefree young woman making strong strides in the world. But, it wasn’t always this way. What
Meet Jo – Carer, Sister, Aunt, Mother
Jo is a resilient woman. As a carer to her sister and nephew, both of whom lived with schizophrenia, and then to her son, who developed clinical
Circus Skills Opens Way for Social Connectedness
Juggling scarves or smashing plates may not sound like your typical therapy session but for Honora Jenkins, it offers the ideal way for kids, and
LGBTI and anxiety
Attending a support group for the first time is always going to be difficult, but for someone with an anxiety disorder, even just the logistics of
Recovery in Art 2017
Being’s Annual Recovery in Art Exhibition traditionally a part of October’s Mental Health Month is shifting to a month long time slot some time in
Support Groups
Australians from CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) backgrounds are less likely to seek help for mental health issues due to a range of
Pilates and Mental Health
The effects of Pilates on mental wellbeing have been well-documented, but a program run by Canterbury Community Mental Health Service is achieving
Self Help Groups
Ever since she was a teenager in Japan, Mittori has had an intense fear of driving, and has experienced panic attacks while driving on freeways or
Sista Speak and Bro Speak in Moree
Moree has come a long way since Charles Perkins and the Freedom Riders from Sydney University paid the town a visit in 1965, making history when they
Arabic Mindfulness
According to bicultural psychologist Hend Saab, the two biggest barriers to people from Arabic backgrounds seeking help for mental illness are
We are making progress!
Yesterday (Thursday 20th) I was pleased to be involved in the Mental Health Commission’s ‘Check-up from the Neck-up’ campaign in Sydney’s Martin
Please don’t cut the Disability Support Pension
I was concerned this week to read that the Federal Government is proposing to stop all Disability Support Pensions for people in psychiatric
When someone you know goes missing
For a number of years WayAhead has been associated with the Families and Friends of Missing Persons Unit at the NSW Department of Justice through
The Harm Minimisation Summit
As the CEO of a leading mental health charity, I get to participate in important discussions that advocate for change. Last Thursday was one of
Keeping Nurses Trained for Mental Health
WayAhead is concerned that mental health nurses, particularly in rural and remote areas, are in short supply. Often, nurses with only general training
Panel Discussion – OCD
We all have unwanted, intrusive thoughts. A tiny smudge on the mirror that only you took notice? A picture hanging slightly askew that’s bothering