Mental Fitness

Moving from mental health to mental fitness, smashing the stigma

Posted by Smiling Mind on September 9, 2024
Smiling Mind, Australia’s leading digital-led, child focussed, mental health not...
Mental Fitness 2 minute read

Mental Fitness

How to Practise Mental Fitness in the Smiling Mind App

Posted by Smiling Mind on August 7, 2024
Let's take a deep-dive into the new Smiling Mind App, with tips and tricks for n...
Mental Fitness 4 minute read

Teachers, Self care, Mental Fitness

Managing Teacher Burnout: A Mental Fitness Guide

Posted by Smiling Mind on July 23, 2024
Teacher burnout is one of the most pervasive challenges of working in education ...

Parents, Mental Health, Media release, Mental Fitness

"A social media band-aid won’t stick": Smiling Mind's take on Australia's Proposed Under 16 Social Media Ban

The recent petition to ban Australian children under 16 from social media is fil...

Mental Health, Media release

Children’s mental health the losers of this year’s budget

Posted by Smiling Mind on May 15, 2024
The 2025 Federal Budget has failed our children, according to Australia’s leadin...
Mental Health, Media release 2 minute read

Children, Family, Mental Health, Media release

Don’t forget Our Kids this budget, Prime Minister

Posted by Sarah La Roche, CEO, Smiling Mind on May 13, 2024
Tomorrow’s budget announcement will be an important reflection of what we care a...

Tips & Tricks, Teachers, Students, Schools

How to Encourage Friendships in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers

Posted by Smiling Mind on March 18, 2024
Forging healthy classroom connections is an integral part of a child’s emotional...

Children, Schools

Why a ‘Blended’ Approach to Social and Emotional Learning in Schools Can Create Greater Impact

Posted by Smiling Mind on March 4, 2024
Schools, and the educators that work within them, are in a unique and influentia...
Children, Schools 8 minute read

Teachers, Students, Schools

How to set your classroom up for success when it comes to SEL to build student (and teacher!) mental fitness

Posted by Cass Furst on February 27, 2024
Cassandra Furst is a passionate primary school teacher who creates a positive le...
Teachers, Students, Schools 5 minute read

Tips & Tricks, Self care, Mental Fitness

Discovering Your True North: How to Find Your Purpose

Posted by Smiling Mind on February 16, 2024
“What’s my purpose?”

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Moving from mental health to mental fitness, smashing the stigma

Smiling Mind, Australia’s leading digital-led, child focussed, mental health not-for -profit, has pioneered a new approa...

Mental Fitness 3 minute read

How to Practise Mental Fitness in the Smiling Mind App

Let's take a deep-dive into the new Smiling Mind App, with tips and tricks for navigating the new interface, content and...

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Managing Teacher Burnout: A Mental Fitness Guide

Teacher burnout is one of the most pervasive challenges of working in education today.

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"A social media band-aid won’t stick": Smiling Mind's take on Australia's Proposed Under 16 Social Media Ban

The recent petition to ban Australian children under 16 from social media is filled with great intentions in the face of...

Parents, Mental Health, Media release, Mental Fitness 3 minute read

At home

Don’t forget Our Kids this budget, Prime Minister

Tomorrow’s budget announcement will be an important reflection of what we care about as a nation. There’s an opportunity...

Children, Family, Mental Health, Media release 3 minute read

Why a ‘Blended’ Approach to Social and Emotional Learning in Schools Can Create Greater Impact

Schools, and the educators that work within them, are in a unique and influential position. They have the ability to cre...

Children, Schools 18 minute read

Only 1 in 2 parents feel confident meeting the mental health and wellbeing needs of their child

Child mental health is declining, and only one in two parents feel confident meeting the mental health and wellbeing nee...

Children, Family, Mental Fitness 4 minute read

At Work

Empower Your Mind: How to Develop a Growth Mindset

Active learning, hard work and valuable feedback can change our brains—literally. Our intelligence is malleable and when...

Workplace, Tips & Tricks, Family 8 minute read

Leading the Way to Wellbeing: How Managers Can Counteract Workplace Stressors

Investing in workplace mental wellbeing is quickly becoming the dividing factor between a thriving business, and one tha...

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The Art and Science of Compliments in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

Improve mental wellbeing and team cohesiveness in the workplace by opening up communication and encouraging positive enf...

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At school

How to Encourage Friendships in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers

Forging healthy classroom connections is an integral part of a child’s emotional and social learning in school. These co...

Tips & Tricks, Teachers, Students, Schools 9 minute read

Why a ‘Blended’ Approach to Social and Emotional Learning in Schools Can Create Greater Impact

Schools, and the educators that work within them, are in a unique and influential position. They have the ability to cre...

Children, Schools 18 minute read

How to set your classroom up for success when it comes to SEL to build student (and teacher!) mental fitness

Cassandra Furst is a passionate primary school teacher who creates a positive learning environment that encourages curio...

Teachers, Students, Schools 8 minute read

News

"A social media band-aid won’t stick": Smiling Mind's take on Australia's Proposed Under 16 Social Media Ban

The recent petition to ban Australian children under 16 from social media is filled with great intentions in the face of...

Parents, Mental Health, Media release, Mental Fitness 3 minute read

Children’s mental health the losers of this year’s budget

The 2025 Federal Budget has failed our children, according to Australia’s leading children’s mental health not-for-profi...

Mental Health, Media release 3 minute read

Don’t forget Our Kids this budget, Prime Minister

Tomorrow’s budget announcement will be an important reflection of what we care about as a nation. There’s an opportunity...

Children, Family, Mental Health, Media release 3 minute read