by Rushi Vartak | Feb 10, 2021 | Mental health
Stress has a myriad of impacts on individuals, both physically and mentally. Some of these include impairment of healthy coping skills such as spending time with supportive others and engaging in pro-health and wellbeing behaviours (e.g. relaxation and exercise). In...
by Rushi Vartak | Feb 8, 2021 | Mental health, Sleep
By Dr Karen Hallam Stress is a normal part of life. A little bit of stress helps motivate us to meet deadlines, face new challenges and juggle the many competing challenges we face on a daily basis. Unfortunately, stress can become distress if we are facing multiple...
by Rushi Vartak | Feb 4, 2021 | Gratitude, Mental health, Mindfulness
At Moving Mindz, we are thrilled to work with industry-leading researchers to deliver real results in the mental health space. In this Q and A, we get to know a bit more about award-winning mindfulness expert Dr Richard Chambers. 1) What’s your professional...
by Rushi Vartak | Nov 23, 2020 | Goals, Gratitude, Mental health, Mindfulness
By Dr Karen Hallam Can one change their thinking? The short answer is yes. The long answer… it takes some work. As we all go through life, our thoughts, whether conscious or running through the back of our minds, often dictate how we experience the world around us. An...
by Rushi Vartak | Oct 8, 2020 | Gratitude, Mental health, Mindfulness
By Dr Karen Hallam There is an analogy I have used since becoming a psychologist with nearly everyone I have seen who struggles with stress, anxiety and depression. The analogy is one of a cup. This cup in turn represents how ‘full’ we feel and relates to stress. We...
by Rushi Vartak | Aug 21, 2020 | Exercise, Mental health, Nutrition, Updates
By Dr Tim Crowe You are what you eat. It’s a common saying, but when it comes to your mental health, what you eat can have a profound impact on your mood and how you feel. And it is the gut microbiome and the bacteria in it that have co-evolved with humans that are...