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– Approximately 1 out of 5 Australians are affected by mental health issues. – 1 in 20 Australians has an addiction or substance abuse problem. It is considered one of the major causes of mental illness as it results in changes and long-term damage to the brain and other organs. Besides physical health problems, drug addiction can also […]

It is an undisputed fact that many sectors at an occupational area at risk of work-related stress and psycho-social disorders amongst employees. Although Australian businesses remain well placed to deal with the economic shocks from the COVID pandemic, a large number of workers in the community have not been so fortunate.  A rise in work related stress, particularly

As a workplace, it’s important to have extensive strategies that look after your team’s well-being in every sense. Work-related mental health conditions have become a major concern in Australian offices. Recent statistics show that $543million is paid in workers’ compensation for work-related mental health conditions. The good news is, the Australian Government are prioritising creating mentally

Mind Blank professional development programs provide mental health education based on prevention and early intervention training. We focus on skilling up teachers so they know what to do in a time of need. Mind Blank will facilitate an online or face-to-face mental health workshop. Stories of lived experience are shared and professional actors and trained

A message from the CEO “I thought I would share some insights to what it’s like to caring for someone who has experienced a mental health crisis across borders who is in lockdown. It is not easy. This is the most common scenario the Mind Blank organisation has been called into deal with over the

We spend on average 38 to 42 hours a week working.And the reality is, our “actual hours” are a lot more than this. So, there’s no wonder that we can find ourselves feeling stressed or burnt out at work. Excessive worrying, feeling overwhelmed or frustrated and sleeping problems are clear signs of stress. If we

We have some exciting news to share with you all. We’re delighted to announce that Mind Blank’s CEO and Founder, Ally Kelly, has been recognised in the 2021 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards in the category of Outstanding Contribution for Queensland. This national event showcases the important work of suicide prevention and support of people

Mind Blank is excited to announce that the Mental Awareness Foundation (MAF) has provided funding to implement mental health programs to hundreds of children and young people in four schools in the Brisbane City Council area. ‍ Over the coming months Mind Blank will perform theatrical workshops focusing on early intervention and mental health help-seeking tactics. Each

The COVID-19 pandemic has struck everyone’s life, including children. With various schools and childcare programs closed due to the protocol of social distancing, so many children missed out on their chance to grow mentally. ‍ Even medical experts, such as Dr. Michelle Aguilar, the head of paediatrics at Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles, California,

Mind Blank is happy to announce that Kristal Ruiz was one of fifteen Cigna employees selected as a 2022 Cigna Community Ambassador Fellow. Cigna’s Community Ambassador Fellowship program allows employees to complete a project to positively impact the health, well-being and peace of mind of the individuals in the communities Cigna serves. Selected fellows have the opportunity