Health and Wellness

Are You Drowning in the Day-to-Day? Lately, many of us are feeling like we can barely keep our heads above water. Not because we’re lazy. Not because we’re doing anything wrong.But because life has become a relentless stream of doing — tasks, tabs, .....
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You’ve probably worked with someone living with depression—maybe even sitting next to them every day—and never realised it. That’s the nature of high-functioning depression. It doesn’t always look like tears or a breakdown. More often, it looks like.....
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You haven’t felt like yourself for a while now. You still get up for work. You still show up. But lately, your patience is short. You snapped at your teenage son the other day and you’re still carrying the guilt. Your partner keeps saying you’re “mo.....
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Family and domestic violence (DFV) touches every corner of Australian society—including the workplace. For many victim-survivors, a job offers economic security, social connection, and, at times, the only safe place away from abuse. In February 2023.....
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Holiday seasons like Easter bring a welcome break from the day-to-day grind—but for many people, they can also be a source of extra stress. At Acorn EAP, we regularly see how challenging it is for employees to manage increased social, family, and wo.....
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As we head into a new year, it’s the perfect time to set fresh goals, both personally and professionally. But let’s face it—staying motivated, especially when things get tough, can be a challenge. Whether you're dealing with workplace stress, a deman.....
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