The suggestion of meditation to our clients can come with mixed responses… “It’s not really my thing” “I’ve tried, my brain is too busy for it” “I don’t need a third eye” (Yes, this one is an actual quote!) But while meditation can seem a bit ‘out there’ for some people, many others reap […]
It’s Not Just for Monks! Meditation for Chronic Pain. Read More »
It’s no surprise that working with the mental health cohort has its challenges at times. As much as we wish it were all smooth sailing, the road to recovery can be a convoluted one! It’s times like these that having strong working relationships with other health professionals has the most impact. Our Christchurch-based Exercise Physiologist
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Not to brag, but if our company had a resume, “Team Player” would be front and center on our list of skills. Multidisciplinary team – the all golden approach to rehabilitation. No matter the condition, no matter the research or the governing body, the recommendation for a multidisciplinary approach will be there, and we are
Three Ways Exercise Physiologists and Psychologists can Collaborate Read More »
It’s no secret that exercise can help improve mental health – an abundance of research on conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD repeatedly shows that exercise is an effective tool for treatment (1). Research also shows that it helps with stress reduction, improving sleep quality, increasing energy levels, increasing confidence and self-perception (2) –
Ask the team – what’s the best exercise for mental health? Read More »
Welcome to February! How is the year going so far? How are you feeling? Are you motivated and energised for the year, or are you already feeling like you need another holiday? If you answered the latter, this article may be exactly what you need right now. The term ‘burnout’ was coined as such by
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We aren’t talking about please and thank you’s (although they are important too!). We are talking about the choice of words that we use with our clients. Words matter because as simple as a conversation might seem, words carry meaning, and sometimes those meanings can have a critical impact on someone’s recovery. Working in a
Words Matter! Here’s Why. Read More »
At the start of each and every exercise physiology program, we spend some time reflecting on the goals of the program. We like to categorise the overarching goal into one of these three categories, depending on what has been requested of us by the insurer: Return to work: We have been requested to help return
Going Above and Beyond the Goal – A Mental Health Case Study Read More »
Mental health statistics are climbing. In 2007, the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing estimated that 1 in 5 Australian adults had experienced symptoms of a mental disorder in the year prior to the survey. They suggested that nearly half (46%) of Australian adults will experience a mental health disorder throughout their lifetime (1).
Return to Work Outcomes for Mental Health Lagging? Read More »
In December last year, our friends at Reva Wellness released an article about ‘embracing slow’. Through those initial phases of Covid19, the whole world hit pause for a moment. Slowing down was forced upon us by lockdowns and government restrictions, preventing us from leaving the home, aside from essentials. The roads were quiet for once,
Have you embraced ‘slow’? Mindfulness for beginners Read More »
The incidence of mental health conditions (and therefore mental health claims) are on the rise. Here at Specialised Health alone, we saw our mental health referrals increase by 58% from the year ending April 2020 compared to April 2021 – that’s more than double! What’s more, the recommendations for those on a mental health claim
Headstrong – our New Mental Health Program (…and Research Study!) Read More »
