As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect moment to look back on the blog topics that resonated most with our readers and community throughout the year.
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Is being gay considered normal?
Same-sex attraction is a completely natural, normal and healthy part of human diversity. For those questioning their sexuality, this blog encourages self-reflection and offers support, affirming that professional counsellors are available to listen any time.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/is-being-gay-considered-normal/
Why is chroming harmful?
Chroming involves inhaling chemicals such as petrol, glue, paint, or solvents to achieve a high. Like any drug, the safest way to avoid harm from chroming is to steer clear of it entirely. This blog explores what happens to your body during chroming and its long-term effects.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/why-is-chroming-harmful/
What are unhealthy coping mechanisms?
Coping mechanisms can be categorised as either positive or negative, often referred to as ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’ strategies. People use a wide variety of techniques to manage stress in challenging situations. Here we look at some of the most common ones.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/unhealthy-coping-mechanisms/
What is a self-care day and why are they important?
A self-care day is a regular commitment to set aside time for things that will help you to recharge your batteries and maintain your health and wellbeing. Here are some examples of activities of things to do on a self-care day you might like to try to help you unwind, recharge, and feel good.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/what-is-a-self-care-day-and-why-are-they-important/
What is wellbeing and why is it important?
Wellbeing is not just a feeling or emotion – nor is it the absence of disease. Instead, it’s the combination of feeling and being physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. Read on to learn more about the importance of wellbeing in daily life.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/what-is-wellbeing-and-why-is-it-important/
8 reasons why there could be a lack of intimacy in your relationship
Intimacy in a relationship is the feeling of connectedness between people. That connection, which is a universal need, includes such things as love, trust, honesty, understanding, closeness and physical contact. Here are eight signs that a lack of intimacy could be a problem in your relationship.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/relationship-intimacy-problems/
What makes us truly happy?
There are countless more small and big things in life that we know are likely to lead to happiness. Even so, there’s some solid evidence that there’s one thing that stands out from the rest. Find out the answer by reading more here.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/what-makes-us-truly-happy/
How to deal with unexpected change
For many people, change will always be hard to cope with and will be something that we actively resist. Unfortunately, when there’s a big change in your life, you probably can’t control the actual change. But you can control how you deal with it.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/how-to-deal-with-unexpected-change/
What are some signs of poor mental health?
Poor mental health can affect all aspects of your life, including your relationships, work, health, and general feeling of wellbeing. If you recognise the signs of poor mental health in this blog, it’s important to get support so that you can address it as early as possible.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/what-are-some-signs-of-poor-mental-health/
Why intrusive thoughts happen and how to manage them
Intrusive thoughts are those involuntary, unwanted, and often distressing ideas, images, or impulses that suddenly pop into your mind. They may also repeat and cycle over again. Read more to find out why they happen and how to manage them.
https://careinmind.com.au/blog/why-intrusive-thoughts-happen-and-how-to-manage-them/
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