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Sleep and mental health
Have you ever spent the night tossing and turning, or staring at the ceiling wondering if you’ll *ever* get to sleep? Everyone has a bad night’s sleep every now and then, but what are the impacts of long-term poor-quality sleep? And what are the effects on our mental health?
Children and screen time
Screen time is an unavoidable fact of life these days. We use technology at school and work, and in our leisure time for social media and gaming. There’s been a lot of discussion around how much screen time is appropriate, and the positives and negatives of screen time, but we also need to consider the impacts on the mental health of our teenagers, who are spending more and more time digitally distracted.
Moranbah Town Hall
Isaac locals have an opportunity to discuss mental health needs and the possible expansion of the Navicare mental health care navigation service.
Effectiveness of Telehealth Psychology
Many people wonder about how having their psychology sessions via Telehealth compares to having them face-to-face. Here, we take a look at the effectiveness of Telehealth psychology, and how to get the most out of your Telehealth psychology sessions.
Exercise and mental health
Everyone knows the many benefits exercise has on our physical health, but did you know that exercise can improve our mental health too?
Regular exercise can help with preventing or managing symptoms of anxiety and depression in many ways.
Navicare Turns One!
Isaac Navicare officially turned one on November 9, 2022, and in that time, we have helped over 200 people within the Isaac to access the right mental health services for their needs.
Help Us to Improve Navicare
We’ve learned a lot in our first year of operation, but there’s always room for improvement. Wesley Research Institute is conducting an anonymous survey to get your suggestions on how Navicare can improve the way that we support people on their mental health journey.
Navicare Welcomes a New Care Navigator
Navicare would like to introduce you to their second Mental Health Care Navigator, Keeley Ryan. Keeley has lived in Moranbah since 2016, and considers herself a local.
International Day of Happiness
March 20 marks the International Day of Happiness. But really, what is happiness?
Asking about mental health
Have you ever asked someone how they are because you’ve been worried about them, only for them to tell you they are fine? But deep down, you know that they aren’t fine.
How can you start a deeper conversation with someone about their mental wellbeing?
Workplace Mental Health
Work can be stressful. Long hours, shift work, and the stress of meeting deadlines can affect mental health. While some stress is normal, experiencing high levels of stress over a long period can significantly affect your mental health.
Mental Health Underground
The mining industry is associated with specific job stresses.
Michael, a local underground miner, shares his story about the impacts that working in the industry has on his mental health.
Moving forward with Navicare
After struggling to access mental health services in the Isaac region for years, Ellie has finally found the support she so desperately needed.
Here, Ellie shares her story about how Navicare connected her with a specialist psychologist, and how her life has changed for the better.
Back to School Stress
With the extension of the school holidays thanks to COVID-19, many parents are eagerly waiting to send their kids off to school. But how do children and teens feel about heading back to school after two months?
Navicare Partner - My Mirror
In rural and remote areas, accessing mental health support can be challenging. In areas like Isaac, many people work long shifts that prevent them from accessing nine-to-five health services.
On top of that, there are often long waiting times for appointments for local providers, or you might need to travel long distances to other towns to access support. If you need help for your mental health, waiting for months could lead to your problems getting worse.
Navicare Launch
Navicare is Isaac’s new mental health hub and care navigation service. Located at the Moranbah Youth & Community Centre, this free service helps residents connect with the most appropriate mental health support for their needs.
Navicare Christmas Hours
As we look back on 2021, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved in the establishment of Isaac Navicare.
Coping With Christmas Stress
Did you know that 43% of Australians experience loneliness and a lack of connection over the Christmas season?
If you have any friends or colleagues who don’t have anyone to spend Christmas with, there are some simple ways to reach out to them and make them feel more connected over the holidays.
November - Men’s Health in Focus
November - Men’s Health in Focus
My Story - Kelly
I wasn’t always passionate about mental health.
Mental health was something that other people experienced. I never judged people for their struggles with their mental wellbeing, but it was a label that I didn’t like the feel of.