By: Ally BarnesAs many have travelled through lockdown, the realities of mental health have come to the forefront of our lives.For Mental Health Month, Reel Dialogue’s Russ Matthews has created a list of films that help us understand some of the challenges many face.Films for young...
By: Lorrene McClymontI haven’t been sure about what to write about this week. I am feeling weary. My social media is filled with angry opinions about the current status of the world, everywhere I go I am bombarded by information and it seems there is not a lot of positivity at the moment. I...
By: Laura BennettThe flux of last year caused a lot of people to reflect and rethink their priorities and for Australian singer, songwriter and actor Barry Conrad it prompted a reset of his career and a reminder of his abilities as an artist.“It’s been a roller coaster, but in saying...
By: Michael CrooksIt is crucial for men to remain connected to their close network of family and friends, particularly during the pandemic.That is the core message for Men’s Health Week, led by Western Sydney University.Men’s Health Week, which kicks off on Monday 14 June, will...
By: Laura BennettWhen your mind wanders, what thoughts do you arrive at? There are many things that can fill our mind, but for many of us the relationships we have with friends and family, and even our own sense of wellbeing, can take up a lot of headspace.Debra Fileta is a licensed professional...
By: Akos BaloghFor most of my life, I’ve been blessed with good physical and mental health.I’ve never struggled with depression. And I’ve never struggled with anxiety – until a few years ago. To cut a long story short, I had a panic attack on a small aircraft as it was...
By: Danni SynotI don’t know about you, but sometimes life gets so full on it can almost make you as dizzy as a ride at the carnival. I remember back in high school when a bunch of mates and I decided to go to the show and have some fun on the rides. One of them found two of the dizziest...
By: Collett SmartThe Parenting Question this week is from Judy, on Sleep Deprivation: “How much sleep do our teens need?”It has been said that we have a chronically sleep deprived generation.Why are Our Teens Struggling with Sleep Deprivation? Back in 2006 the National Sleep...
By: Amy ChengRegional and rural primary schools are being given extra resources by the Australian Government to support mental health.The Federal Government is supporting the rollout of the Smiling Mind app, which features meditation and mindfulness exercises, into 600 regional and rural...
By: Amy ChengChristians are called to face pressure and it is only when they are under pressure that their true character is revealed, according to YouTube sensation Eddie Woo.Mr Woo gave one of the keynote presentations at City Bible Forum’s recent Life@Work conference.The conference,...
By: Laura BennettUnderstanding the mindset of someone who wants to end their own life is a hard thing for those who have never struggled with mental illness.Sadly, for Australian young people they’re losing far too many of their friends to suicide, with Health Direct...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonIn March 2020 Western Australia shut its borders. While there may be well-meaning policies behind the border closures, there’s no escaping the fact that this decision has irrevocably changed people’s lives – especially for fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) families.FIFO...
