Family, Mindfulness

Why we need presence more than presents this Christmas season

Posted by Catherine Morey-Nase on December 16, 2019
With Christmas now just around the corner you’ve likely begun seeing the familia...
Family, Mindfulness 2 minute read

A great vision – true philanthropy

Posted by Dr Addie Wootten on November 28, 2019
Many people may not know that Smiling Mind is a not-for-profit organisation, An ...
2 minute read

Mental Health

Understanding the Fight or Flight Response

Posted by Catherine Morey-Nase on November 7, 2019
When we get stressed or upset our body tenses up as a result of the fight or fli...
Mental Health 3 minute read

What is mindful colouring and how can it benefit your mental health?

Posted by Georgie Vinson on October 24, 2019
Formal mindfulness practice has incredible benefits, allowing you to slow down a...
2 minute read

Take your brain to the gym with mindfulness: neuroplasticity and meditation

Posted by Georgie Vinson on October 24, 2019
Most of us are aware of a lot of the amazing benefits of mindfulness meditation,...
4 minute read

Mental health vs mental illness. Our CEO discusses mental health language

Posted by Dr Addie Wootten on October 21, 2019
Dr Addie Wootten, our CEO here at Smiling Mind discusses the correct language an...
3 minute read

Tips & Tricks, Self care, Mindfulness

6 self-care tips to take care of your mental health

Posted by Catherine Morey-Nase on October 11, 2019
Is self-care something you prioritise? Or is it something you view as indulgent ...

Tips & Tricks

Getting started with the Smiling Mind App

Posted by Aaron Blakemore on October 7, 2019
Welcome to the Smiling Mind app, we are thrilled to have you! By downloading the...
Tips & Tricks 1 minute read

Mindfulness

How mindfulness can improve sport performance

Posted by Ben Robbins on September 30, 2019
The practice of mindfulness has application across so many different areas of li...
Mindfulness 3 minute read

Mindfulness

Spring clean your house... and your mind!

Posted by Georgie Vinson on September 18, 2019
With winter in our rearview mirror and a little bit of extra sunlight each day, ...
Mindfulness 2 minute read

Latest

Navigating Peak Season Stress with Business Mental Fitness

Running a business is no easy feat, and the current economic uncertainty adds another layer of complexity. To support bu...

Workplace, Business, Mental Fitness 5 minute read

How can we better support caregivers and the children in their care?

Each year Smiling Mind checks in on the wellbeing of Australians through our State of Mind survey. The 2024 report focus...

Children, Family, Parents, Mental Fitness 7 minute read

Empowering Generations: A Bold Partnership to Transform Mental Health for Australia’s Women and Girls

Creating generational change in mental health for Australia’s young girls and women is the driving force behind a new 3-...

Children, Family, Parents, Mental Fitness 3 minute read

Mental Health in the Workplace: Why it Matters, with Mental Fitness Tips for SMEs

Did you know that one in three small and medium sized business owners identify mental health as their top concern? It's ...

Workplace, Business, Meditation 14 minute read

At home

How can we better support caregivers and the children in their care?

Each year Smiling Mind checks in on the wellbeing of Australians through our State of Mind survey. The 2024 report focus...

Children, Family, Parents, Mental Fitness 7 minute read

Empowering Generations: A Bold Partnership to Transform Mental Health for Australia’s Women and Girls

Creating generational change in mental health for Australia’s young girls and women is the driving force behind a new 3-...

Children, Family, Parents, Mental Fitness 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

At Work

Navigating Peak Season Stress with Business Mental Fitness

Running a business is no easy feat, and the current economic uncertainty adds another layer of complexity. To support bu...

Workplace, Business, Mental Fitness 5 minute read

Mental Health in the Workplace: Why it Matters, with Mental Fitness Tips for SMEs

Did you know that one in three small and medium sized business owners identify mental health as their top concern? It's ...

Workplace, Business, Meditation 14 minute read

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

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 ban to prevent Australian children under 16 from accessing social media is filled with great intentions. However exp...

Parents, Mental Health, Media release, Mental Fitness 4 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