Mental Health

Bushfires have ravaged large parts of Australia for the last 3 months and have resulted in a scale of destruction that will take years of recovery. Many lives lost, thousands of homes destroyed and over 12 million acres of land burned. Trauma such as this can result in lingering distress not only for direct sufferers, but also for those who those who are indirectly affected, witnessed the event or even read about the tragedy. At Psylegal, we are the experts in trauma counselling Melbourne residents know and trust. While the immediate aftermath of such a catastrophic event is a scramble…

An international study reveals thousands of Australians hide their depression in the workplace fearing misunderstanding, stigma, and discrimination. Not only does depression cost Australian businesses millions of dollars each year in sick leave and stress leave, depression can also adversely impact multiple areas of employee performance, including focus and decision making, time management, completing physical tasks, social interactions, and communication. So what can employers do to create a mentally healthy workplace and ultimately lessen the impact of mental illness on the organisation and employee? The Impact of Depression in the Workplace According to an ABS study, it is estimated that…

Anxiety disorders are incredibly common. For many people, anxiety has developed as a result of their relationship with their workplace. From toxic work environments or having to perform stressful tasks, there are many anxiety-inducing factors that can raise heart rates and cause sweaty palms in every workplace. Overcoming this anxiety can be difficult as generally you need to work to sustain your livelihood, but it is not impossible. To start with, you need to understand what triggers your anxiety. So what are the most common causes of anxiety as reported by Australian employees?  Speaking in Public This is one of…

Anxiety, it seems everyone is talking about it these days, and that's not a bad thing. In any one year, it is estimated that over 2 million Australians will suffer from anxiety and keeping this mental health condition at the forefront of conversation helps reduce the stigma that prevents many people from seeking treatment and support. For many people it can be difficult to tell if the level of anxiety experienced on a daily basis is normal, or if they’re actually experiencing some level of anxiety that could benefit from seeing a professional. Some Level of Anxiety is Normal Figuring…