About a year ago I set out on a journey. A mission to spread the message of well-being both physically and mentally. I decided to spread the message that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. This mission led to a children's book titled Brandon Dreams Big. 7 easy steps to get where you want to go!The book details in picture and text form actionable steps you can take to achieve your goals and improve your well-being. https://mattlevyoam.com.au/shop/
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift in how the world works. It has also placed a significant strain on our personal and family security, income and wellbeing. Rising unemployment accounted for approximately a quarter of excess suicides during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). The United Project focuses on the prevention of mental ill-health, through early detection.Their programs cover transformation of the workplace to steer wellbeing in a positive direction, both mentally and physically. https://www.theunitedproject.net/
A study published in PLOS One highlights the importance of the difference between social media platforms in relation to the psychological impact of social media. The findings revealed that active use of Facebook during the pandemic was tied to greater negative affect, while active uses of Twitter and Instagram were tied to greater life satisfaction through increased social supportRespondents completed a series of questions to gather further understanding of their behaviour on the various social media platforms.https://www.psypost.org/2021/10/different-social-media-platforms-have-distinct-effects-on-well-being-during-the-pandemic-study-suggests-6203
As part of Australia’s long-term national health plan, there is a strategy designed to implement a preventive, integrated, whole-of-community approach to maintain and support the mental health and wellbeing of children aged 0−12. The new national strategy takes on board recommendations that GPs are central to the ongoing process. The emphasis is on looking at the child in a family or a community context. https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/new-children-s-mental-health-and-wellbeing-roadmap
In our world we are governed by money and wealth. The Wellbeing Economy Governments (WEGo) partnership – currently Scotland, New Zealand, Iceland, Finland and Wales – represents an alternative to growth-based power structures like the G7. WEGo is a partnership of global leaders committed to a different notion of progress. Radical reform of our economy offers the chance for humans, everywhere, to survive and to thrive. https://www.chathamhouse.org/publications/the-world-today/2021-10/wellbeing-economy-putting-health-wealth
