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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.

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.

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 – 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.

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?

Moral injury is the psychological, social, and spiritual distress that arises from actions or inactions that violate one’s deeply held moral beliefs and values.
It’s not a formal diagnosis but a concept describing the profound impact of events that contradict a person’s moral compass, often leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and betrayal.

Moral injury can result from mismanagement of workplace psychosocial hazards and it is important to be aware of in managing risk factors for psychological injury within the workplace.
Check out the infographic below of the key causes of moral injury

Sourced:
https://canopi.nhs.wales

Last week was Loneliness Awareness Week.

Did you know that 2 in 5 young Australian’s feel lonely at any given time? and 1 in 7 young people are persistently lonely?

Making friends or forming connections takes time and effort, but it often starts with a small moment. An awkward hello, a chance encounter, an act of kindness, a compliment, a shared experience or interest or even a funny story – these small but meaningful interactions matter. They spark conversation and help us feel seen and valued.

See some ideas below on how to create these “micro-moments” in your day to day interactions in the link below

Sourced: https://lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au/

Last month Well Minds Work delivered a workshop with IMAS.

We focused on the relationship between Burnout, Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism, as well as strategies on how to manage and prevent these.

We were so pleased with the enthusiasm and engagement from all participants. Looking forward to hopefully returning to this beautiful location on the waterfront.