Marketplace of Mental Health Last week WayAhead, in partnership with Willoughby City Council and the Australian Chinese Psychological Association,
The Big Black Hole: Functional Neurological Disorder [FND] / Conversion Disorder [CD]
Falling through the gaps in the system between neurology and psychiatry – The disconnect between Mind and Body Like many people with functional [also
CEO Report – Spring 2016
Dear readers Christmas is now on us, the start of a new year bringing with it excitement about new opportunities and renewed energy. It is
WayAhead Workplaces Celebrates 10 Years of Workplace Health
The 2016 Annual Member’s Forum for WayAhead Workplaces drew together more than 100 people to hear presentations on diverse topics such as the impact
The World Doesn’t Need Buddhism as a Religion – Relax. Hear me out.
In this opinion piece, young Chinese writer Nikki Chen questions orthodox views of religion and the emotional journey of caring for a loved
Small Acts of Disappearance
I couldn’t see myself as one of ‘those women’ – I thought that eating disorders only happen to women who are vain and selfish, shallow and somehow
Small Steps
Some of those parents who don’t think they have an anxiety disorder in the family will come up to me at the end of the seminar and say “you know what,
Into the Light
WayAhead is housed in a cooperative of three mental health advocacy organisations called “Collective Purpose” and one of the great benefits of this is
Domestic Violence and the Workplace
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