Winter, low mood and post-traumatic stress: getting through the darker months

For many people, winter is more than just cold weather. As the days get shorter and the light fades earlier, mood can dip, energy can drop, and motivation can feel harder to find. For someone already living with post-traumatic stress, the darker months can add an extra weight to something…...

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Intergenerational trauma and healing: PTSD in First Nations communities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article discusses the Stolen Generations, colonisation and trauma, and may reference experiences of people who have passed away. Each July, communities across Australia come together for NAIDOC Week to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…...

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PTSD Awareness Day 2026: understanding and supporting mental health

Every year on 27 June, PTSD Awareness Day is observed across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about post traumatic stress, reducing stigma, and reminding people that help is available.At FearLess, this day holds particular meaning. Our entire purpose is built around the…...

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Why movement is one of the most powerful tools for mental health and productivity

There is a moment most people recognise. The one where you have been staring at the same problem for an hour, getting nowhere, and then you step outside for ten minutes and the answer arrives almost immediately.This is not a coincidence. And it is not magic.It is biology. The relationship…...

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What is trauma bonding and why it makes leaving so hard

People often wonder why someone stays in a relationship that is clearly causing them harm. From the outside, it can seem straightforward. From the inside, it rarely is. One of the reasons leaving an abusive or harmful relationship can feel so extraordinarily difficult is something known as trauma bonding. It…...

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What is dissociation and how does it relate to trauma

Have you ever driven somewhere familiar and arrived without any memory of the journey? Or been in a conversation and suddenly realised you have no idea what was just said, as though you were somewhere else entirely? These are mild, everyday examples of dissociation. Most people experience them occasionally and…...

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Understanding childhood trauma and its effects in adult life

Many adults carry something with them that they cannot quite name. A persistent feeling of not being safe. Difficulty trusting people who seem to care about them. Reactions that feel too big for the situation. A sense of shame that has no clear origin. For some people, these feelings trace…...

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Connection at Easter small moments that support healing and hope

A time where connection can feel both meaningful and complex Easter is often seen as a time of togetherness. It brings families, communities, and traditions into focus. For many, it is a welcome opportunity to reconnect and slow down. For others, especially those living with post traumatic stress, this time…...

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Can yoga rewire the brain? What neuroscience tells us about trauma, stress and recovery

Interest in yoga as a mental health support has grown significantly in recent years. Beyond flexibility or fitness, researchers are now exploring how yoga may influence the brain, nervous system and recovery from trauma. For people living with post traumatic stress, this question is deeply personal. Can gentle movement and…...

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