Unfortunately, mental health does not discriminate.

It can affect anyone of any cultural background.

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Mental health can impact on your life in different ways; depression, anxiety, OCD and other behavioral issues,, self harm, bullying, suicide, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues, self esteem, work stresses, health concerns and every and any form of abuse including domestic violence and child abuse.

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This is only to name a few.

If a problem is bothering you, that heavy feeling of worry or apprehension should not be ignored.

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Counsellors encourage clients to become aware of a problem, so they can learn to handle it for themselves.

Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in Australia. One in four people will experience anxiety in their lifetime. Anxiety can affect anyone, of any age. Most of us will feel nervous when stepping out of our comfort zone, that feeling does not last very long. It is when the uneasy sensations of nervousness and butterflies in your stomach lingers, that it’s no longer a simple anxious moment but instead an anxiety disorder.  

 

Some symptoms related to anxiety and feeling panic include:

Problems falling asleep           

Feeling light-headed, dizzy as though you are about to faint, stomach distress including nausea or diarrhoea 

Troubles concentrating         

Increased heart rate       

Numbness or tingling in the arms, hands and feet     

Restlessness       

Difficulty breathing or feeling like you can’t get enough air

 

Anxiety plays a major role in many disorders, such as

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)   

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)     

Panic Disorders                                 Social Anxiety Disorder                         Separation Anxiety Disorder   

Phobias

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Myth: Many people believe if they were stronger, smarter, they wouldn’t have to deal with these unpleasant feelings.

Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. When issues of domestic violence arise, this can easily deflate and rock the foundations of any relationship. Domestic violence can occur between anyone in a relationship, male or female.

 

Domestic violence can be in the form of social, physical, verbal, sexual, financial abuse. At times the abuse can cause major psychological damage for the individual who is being abused, particularly if they ignore or refuse to  address the damage domestic violence can create.

Depressions affects how you think, behave and feel. This can interfere with how you function on a daily basis.

Everyone has days when they’re feeling down and sad. Feeling depressed can be mentally, physically and emotionally exhausting.

It is when these feelings hang around like a dark cloud for at least 2 weeks that it is time to start taking those feelings seriously.

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Do you ever feel uninspired?
Have you ever experienced feelings of worthlessness?                                         

Do you feel tired but still have problems sleeping?                                 

Have you noticed a change in your appetite; weight gain or weight loss?   

Do you have low energy levels more frequently?

Do you have trouble concentrating?   

Do you feel sad for most of the day?  Have you lost your drive or motivation?     

Are you having thoughts of suicide?

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Bullying does not discriminate.

Many children and adults experience bullying on a daily basis at home, at work, in various social groups. When someone is being bullied, often the receiver feels trapped, isolated, panicky, helpless and powerless.

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Often these paralysing reactions will empower the bully, prompting them to continue. Bullying can and does occur with or without an audience.
Very often bystanders feel for the individual being bullied but to prevent the bully turning on them, instead of intervening, they will either watch or walk away.

Being bullied can affect a victim in different ways, they could; become isolated, depressed, have suicidal thoughts, become self-critical, self harm, have difficulty sleeping, eating, concentrating and their work could become affected; jeopardising their good work reputation.