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Mental Health at Work: We all have a role to play

Written by Tracy Shirvill TW: psychological harm, suicide October is Mental Health Month. The Mental Health Commission of NSW’s theme for 2023 is ‘we all have a role to play’. Many of the suggestions on how we can help each other and ourselves to improve our mental health have been acts of self-care and kindness…

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A large black wire basket with rolled up towels and exfoliating kit and another small black wire basket with spa items sit next to a black pin board with the words 'self care is the new health care'.

Celebrating International Self-Care Day

Written by Tracy Shirvill Being a counsellor who talks a lot about self-care, I was pleased to learn about International Self-Care Day. July 24 has been chosen to bring attention to the importance of self-care. People around the world are encouraged to prioritise self-care as a part of their everyday routine. The World Health Organisation…

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