My Mental Health Matters on July 26, 2021
For Current Parenting Arrangements
If you have current parenting arrangements in place, including court orders about parenting, or a parenting plan, you should follow them unless you have a ‘reasonable excuse’ not to do so. A reasonable excuse could include a health professional directing you and the children to go into quarantine, or travel being banned.
You should not make decisions unilaterally without consulting the other parent. Discuss any issues that arise and try to reach ...
My Mental Health Matters on June 30, 2021
It’s normal for families to have difficulties during stressful events or tough times.
Most families can become stronger following tough or challenging times, but first, you need to understand and deal with any issues that may emerge over the coming weeks or months.
Below are some common reactions a family may experience following tough or challenging times like we are currently experiencing with the COVID-19 Pandemic. They can be immediate, or happen in the medium term or long term.
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My Mental Health Matters on June 22, 2021
Most of us, even those who don’t work or live alone are used to getting out having routine interactions with others, to run errands, visit friends or partake in hobbies and interests.
No longer having these modes of connection with others is understandably stressful for many, and may negatively impact our mental health. It may be especially jarring for people who live alone. Connections to others make us feel safe, and feeling deprived of this may create a sense of anxiety. Furthermore, w...