Why it's important to overcome loneliness
In support of Loneliness Awareness Week, healthdirect is exploring the causes, health impacts and how to overcome loneliness.
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Loneliness and isolation
Everyone feels a sense of loneliness and isolation at times. Learn why you may feel this way, how it affects your mental health and how to deal with it.
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7 ways pets improve your health
Pets boost mental health, improve our self-esteem and provide us with a sense of purpose. Find out how an animal can help enrich your wellbeing.
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Managing stress through the festive season
Christmas can lead to stress, family conflict and financial woes for many people. Check out these tips for keeping your cool during the festive season.
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Does exercise reduce anxiety and depression?
Regular exercise can help to improve your mood by releasing and boosting your feel good chemicals. Learn which exercises are best for depression and anxiety.
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Acts of kindness and compassion
Most people feel better when someone is kind to them. Being kind and compassionate can help other people, and make you feel good too.
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Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering is an unpaid activity that can positively impact a person or your community. It can also have multiple benefits for your mental health.
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Guide dogs
Guide dogs, also called seeing eye dogs, are trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and independently.
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Paranoia
Many people feel paranoid at times. Paranoia is when a person believes others are trying to harm them. Read about causes and treatment.
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Self-harm
Self-harm can involve cutting the skin, alcohol misuse or an eating disorder, and is often a way of coping with low self-esteem or trauma.
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