Author name: Kelly Phelan

Youth mental health in Australia costs $6.29 billion annually in lost productivity (Hosie, Vogl, Carden, Hoddinott & Lim, 2014).  National industry leaders such as ReachOut.com. and the Black Dog Institute are now confirming value in awareness raising preventative strategies in schools. Data from a National Headspace study (2016) shows that 52 per cent of young people who have […]

Mind Blank programs have been developed to educate mental health, social and emotional well-being in Primary and Secondary schools settings. We have been running our services since 2011.  Our creative arts inspired workshops are in line with the education curriculum, and they are award winning programs. In 2017 Mind Blanks efforts were recognised in winning

Suicide is such a heavy word. It has brought such sadness to the world. Thousands, of lives have been impacted and no-one is immune to it. The word suicide has a way of overpowering people’s hearts. It brings many tears to the families who have lost someone. Despite the pain it causes there is still

Anxiety Facts and How to Deal With it Experiencing anxiety is a normal part of life. It can occur when we face danger or problems in our life pop up.  Sometimes it happens when overthinking takes over our thoughts. Someone with an anxiety disorders can experience intense and persistent worrying. Anxiety comes in intense and

Let’s face it, body image plays a vital role in our overall impressions of others. This is human nature. So much of it is led by society and media expectations that are placed onto us daily. Who you are as a person should not be judged by your physical appearance alone. Your interpretation of your

Does your primary school or community group struggle with the need to talk openly about mental health? Are you unsure how to introduce the topic without overwhelming your children?  Mind Blank could be the experience you’ve been looking for! Get in touch today for a school information pack. How it works? We will visit your school

When problems overwhelm a person, he/she can usually brush off the sadness away. But when a person with depression encounters problems, they may find it hard to remove the despair and feelings of hopelessness. This is one off the main differences between being sad and being depressed.  Some days may feel suffocating, some many feel

What’s the Cause? Recent studies around the world have shown that mental illness is becoming an increasing threat to our children’s happiness and overall wellbeing. According to Mental Health Foundation, approximately 1 in 8 children aged 5-19 years old now suffers from at least one mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression or ADHD. This sharp