Mental Health
8 Steps for Building Mental Health and Wellness in Teenagers
Just like our physical health, our mental health can deteriorate if we don't look after it. It's important to help teenagers develop the skills to build their mental wellness, so that they can handle stress and life's many challenges.
Bites and Stings
Fast Facts on the Australian Wolf Spider
Australian Wolf spiders are most common in suburban backyards, where they use their superb hunting skills to stalk prey. They have also been known to venture indoors to stay warm.
Mental Health
Why everyone should learn mental health first aid for eating disorders
Eating disorders are a type of mental illness wherein the sufferer has distorted ideas about eating and gaining weight. They are most common among young women. It is important to know the causes and symptoms, as eating disorders can be fatal.
Injury
Repetitive Strain Injury | Fact Sheet
Repetitive strain injuries are a broad variety of injuries that are caused by repetitive motions, which put stress on soft tissues. It is important to know how to identify, prevent, and treat symptoms of RSI, as it debilitates many Australian workers.
CPR Resources
CPR Training for Parents
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Studies show that, when CPR is delivered timely during a medical emergency, it can greatly increase the casualty's chance of survival. As such, it is absolutely a skill recommended for parents and caregivers.
General Health-Related
Prescription Drug Misuse: Separating Fact from Fiction
Prescription drug abuse occurs when medication is used inappropriately or in a way not originally intended by a healthcare professional. Medication abuse can take many forms. Examples include using a friend’s medication to relieve your own pain or trying to get high off a prescription drug.
Bites and Stings
All the Hairy Details about Huntsman Spiders
Huntsman spiders can be found in warm regions across the world, including Australia. They are known for long, hairy legs that can propel them in any direction. But are Huntsman spiders just as fearsome as they seem? Let's take a look.
General Health-Related
The Impacts of Alcohol on Heart Health
Alcohol is a depressant that can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, and thereby lead to heart disease. By knowing how alcohol can affect your heart health, you can re-evaluate your drinking habits and safeguard your wellbeing.
CPR Resources
Your Guide to Using a Defibrillator
When someone is in cardiac arrest, a defibrillator is used to kick start the heart again or regulate abnormal heartrate. It is important to know when and how to use a defibrillator, as they can greatly increase a person's chances of survival.
Danger
How to Workout Safely
Regular exercise is important to our overall wellbeing. However, exercise injuries can occur when people use incorrect technique, or overload their body too much. It is important to know how to avoid these injuries, as they can lead to long-term complications
Mental Health
How the Workplace Impacts Mental Health
Mental health issues are common in the Australian workplace, due to stressful working conditions and other contributing factors. Mental health issues can lead to workplace accidents and loss of productivity, so it's important to build mental strength in the workplace.
Disease
Men's Health Risks
Some health conditions present differently in men, compared to women, due to a variety of biological and social factors. As a man, it is important to be wary of these conditions, so that you can take appropriate action to safeguard your wellbeing.