You’ll remember all those feel-good moments of the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo – if only because it actually took place from August 24 to September 5, 2021. Delayed more than a year because of Covid-19 and in doubt because Japan went through a fifth wave of the pandemic around the time of the preceding […]
Category: Mental Health
Mental Health
Your mental well-being is a cornerstone of recovery. This category offers articles on mindfulness practices, emotional regulation techniques, and building self-compassion to support your journey at Raindrum.
Paralympics takes gold in mental health support
Experts say Paralympics Australia set “gold standard” in mental health care with Quarantine Support Program MENTAL health has taken centre stage at this years’ Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics ––with Paralympics Australia helping to lead the charge in providing athletes with extensive mental health support. At this year’s Olympics in Tokyo, high profile athletes such as […]
Dealing with mental illness in a pandemic
In Australia, most people with mental illness report experiencing stigma. This can result in social exclusion, something that can make suffering and recovery worse, according to the Productivity Commission Inquiry Report into Mental Health. Interacting with other people – friends, family, colleagues, or the broader community – can be an essential aspect of recovery and […]
Quick Q&A – Anxiety
What is anxiety? Anxiety is part of our sympathetic nervous system. Anxiety begins in the body; it is there to help us in the face of a threat or a perceived threat. Anxiety is a very normal part of the human experience. From the time that we are born to the time that we die, […]