Exercise and Your Mental Health

Exercise and Your Mental Health

BY LUKE FOSTER, LIVIN PSYCHOLOGIST  It is common knowledge that exercise is good for your physical health; it can reduce your risk of heart attack, help you to manage your weight better, lower your blood...
My Walk for Kieran - By Ann Ricketts

My Walk for Kieran - By Ann Ricketts

As I left last year to begin my walk of the Chemin de Puy pilgrimage in Southern France, my son Kieran whispered in my ear that he was very proud of me for taking on...
How your fundraising is making a difference

How your fundraising is making a difference

Our organisation is extremely fortunate to have the support of so many incredible businesses, schools, sporting clubs and individuals who continuously find ways to spread awareness on mental health and raise funds to help us...
R U OK? How to be prepared for the answer . . .

R U OK? How to be prepared for the answer . . .

Asking the question 'Are You Okay?' seems pretty simple, but what if it's not? What do you do if the answer is 'No'? Our LIVIN psychologist walks us through how to respond and what to...
The beginning of Collective Minds

The beginning of Collective Minds

On Tuesday the 10th of September, Robina Town Centre introduced the Gold Coast community to an inspiring new dimension to the perception of mental health with the official launch of the Collective Minds Photography Exhibition....
What is World Suicide Prevention Day?

What is World Suicide Prevention Day?

Starting in 2003 on September the 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day is a globally recognised awareness campaign through the collaboration between the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the World Health Organisation and the World Federation...
Running with Jake Malby

Running with Jake Malby

If you live on the Gold Coast and enjoy a spot of running (or even if you don't!), you would have undoubtedly heard of the incredible initiative from Jake Malby (aka Forest Goat) as he...
Unmasked in WA!

Unmasked in WA!

The Westin Perth came alive last month with our annual Unmasked Charity Ball adding a touch of glamour, fun and of course mental health awareness.  With over 270 tickets sold to this sell-out event, it...
Carrying the burden of mental health at City2Surf

Carrying the burden of mental health at City2Surf

Along with tens of thousands of participants, Curtis Young will be running in this weekends Sun Herald City2Surf event but he will be running with some extra baggage – literally! To depict the burden that weighs...