Merry Christmas from Well Minds Work!
Taking Care of Yourself this Holiday Season
Surviving the festive season isn’t about doing all the things – it’s about giving yourself permission to slow down, set boundaries, and choose what truly matters. ✨
This time of year can be equal parts joyful and equal parts overwhelming. Remember to check in with your energy, say no when you need to, and make space for the moments that nourish you.
Take what you need from this season, and leave the rest behind. 💛
Check out lifeline for more tips on how to take care of you mental health this holiday season: https://lnkd.in/gmvJycmf
Perinatal Mental Health
It’s Perinatal Mental Health Week!
From 23–29 November we join with parents and carers across Australia to shine a light on perinatal mental health. 💙
💬 Did you know?
Around 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads or non-birthing partners experience anxiety or depression during pregnancy or after their baby is born.
Whether you’re pregnant, newly parenting or supporting someone who is know this: you’re not alone.
🔗 If you’re struggling, or suspect someone you know might be reach out. Talk. Listen. Offer help if you can.
For more information check out Panda.com.au
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is coming up on Tuesday the 11th of November.
Originally called Armistice Day, it is a memorial day which traditionally marked the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who died in the line of duty.
During the Second World War, many countries changed the name and adopted Remembrance Day, which became a day when people can pay their respects to the substantial number of soldiers who have died in any war of conflict since that time.
We encourage you to take some time to reacquaint yourself with the significance of the day and reflect on those who have sacrificed their life for the greater good of us all.
Well Minds Work plan to take the traditional one minute of silence at 11:00am on Tuesday the 11th November, to mark the armistice ending of World War 1 in 1918.
How to manage a Panic Attack!
Well Minds Work ‘s Dr Emma wears many hats in her working roles.
One of these is the program psychologist for the Tackle Your Feelings Program run through the AFLPA. In this role Dr Emma uses sporting analogies to assist community coaches and players to support mental health within local sporting clubs.
Check out her tips on how to manage a panic attack by grounding through your senses.
Workshop in Focus – Cor Cordis
Well Minds Work had the privilege of travelling to the Gold Coast this week to present at Cor Cordis’ 2025 Leadership Conference.
Em and Jess had a great time teaching evidence based strategies to increase mental fitness in the workplace, and minimise the impact of psychosocial hazards.
It was excellent to see the level of participation and investment by Cor Cordis leaders in taking a proactive approach mental health in the workplace.
If you want to get ahead in tackling mental health and improving mental fitness in your workplace, get in contact with us at [email protected]
Mental Health Week!
🌿 Mental Health Week – Appreciate the Little Things 🌿
Some days feel heavy. When life is full of stress and expectations, it’s easy to overlook the tiny things. But those small moments, a warm drink, a breeze on your face, a kind word, can anchor us in calm.
Here’s how to invite more of those moments into your day:
▪️Mindful check‑in: Stop for 30 seconds. What can you see, hear, smell, feel right now?
▪️Gratitude list: Before sleeping, write down 2 or 3 small things you were grateful for today.
▪️Share kindness: Thank someone (in person or in text) for something small they did.
▪️Savour a ritual: Whether it’s your tea, your walk, your music, lean into it, fully.
🌱 If today feels tough: you’re not alone, and it’s okay to take things moment by moment. A small seed of gratitude, a moment of connection, might become strength tomorrow.
Mental Health Week!
Mental Health Week starts tomorrow!
In 2025, the theme for Mental Health Week is “Appreciate the little things”.
Sharing a smile with a stranger, spending time in the garden, hearing your favourite song on the radio.
What are the things that give you a glimmer of calm and peace on a busy day? The small moments that wouldn’t make the news, but make you feel good?
This Mental Health Week, take a minute to appreciate the little things.
R U OK?
R U OK? Day — A Reminder that Every Day Matters
Yesterday was R U OK? Day — a chance for us to pause, reach out, and check in with the people in our lives. But the truth is, conversations like this don’t need to be confined to one special day.
New research shows that 9 out of 10 Australians feel more supported and valued when someone takes a moment to genuinely ask, “Are you OK?”
Asking a question doesn’t fix everything — but it opens the door. It shows someone they’re not alone, that someone cares, and that it’s okay to share what’s really going on
Use these four steps and have a conversation (any day) that could change a life:
– How have things been lately/What’s been happening?
– Listen
– Encourage action
– Check in
For more information:
https://www.ruok.org.au/
Women’s Health Week
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week (1-5 September 2025) is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls and gender-diverse people.
This year, the theme is ‘Say yes to you’. Too many women don’t prioritise their health due to stigma, putting their needs last or other barriers to accessing appropriate health support.
How will you ‘Say yes to you’ in relation to your physical, mental, sexual or spiritual health this Women’s health week?