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Brave Minds Social Services

We are a Registered NDIS provider offering a wide range of services catered to the needs of people who experience severe, persistent, long term mental illness.

We are the Gold Coast's leading specialist mental health provider.

21/10/2025

📢 Our Commitment to Mental Health Support 📢

Brave Minds Social Services is an NDIS registered provider, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health — and everyone deserves support.

💚 Whether you're navigating Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, trauma, or any other mental health condition — you are not alone 💚

We’re here to walk beside you with respect, care, and real resources.

Here’s how we can support you:
✔️ Compassionate, non-judgmental support
✔️ Trained staff who truly listen
✔️ Personalised care
✔️ A safe space to speak openly, without stigma

No matter where you are on your mental health journey — we’re here for you.

Need support? Reach out today.

📞 1800 975 000/admin@braveminds.net.au
📍 Gold Coast

20/10/2025

📱Preparing for the Week Ahead 📱

✨ New week, fresh energy ✨

Take a breath.
Take your time.
Take what you need to feel grounded as you step into a new week. 🌿

Here are a few gentle ways to prepare:

📝 Set 1–3 realistic goals — not everything at once
📆 Review your calendar (and maybe remove something unnecessary)
🍲 Prep one meal or snack you’ll be grateful for later
💧 Refill your water bottle + your energy
📵 Unplug for a bit tonight — your brain deserves the break
🛏️ Go to bed early — tomorrow starts with how you treat yourself tonight

You don’t need to “crush” the week.

You just need to show up — and that’s more than enough. 💛

19/10/2025

☁️ Sunday Reset Vibes ☁️

Sundays are for slowing down.
Not hustling. Not overthinking. Just being.

Today’s checklist:
☑️ Breathe deeply
☑️ Stretch slowly
☑️ Hydrate generously
☑️ Scroll mindfully
☑️ Rest unapologetically

Whether you’re:
🛋️ Couch-locked with a cozy blanket
📖 Lost in a book
🎶 Curating your “calm & collected” playlist
🌿 Out for a gentle walk
… or doing nothing at all —

Remember: Rest is not wasted time.
It’s recovery. It’s regulation. It’s necessary. ✨

Happy Sunday 💛

18/10/2025

💚 Supporting someone with OCD doesn't mean fixing them — it means understanding them💚

Here’s how you can actually help 👇

🧠 How to Support Someone with OCD🧠
Kindness. Patience. Education. Repeat.

❌ "We all have a little OCD." ❌
✅ Try: “That sounds really tough. I’m here for you.”

OCD is a real condition, not a personality quirk.

📖 Understanding is powerful.📖
Research what OCD really is — intrusive thoughts, compulsions, not just cleaning or organising.

It might feel helpful to reassure or double-check for them —
but it can accidentally make OCD stronger.

Instead: Encourage healthy coping and support treatment.

There will be good days and bad ones.
Your support can help them feel less alone, even when progress feels slow.

Don't pressure them to "just stop" their behaviors.
Support doesn’t mean pushing — it means walking beside them.

💬 Listen more. Judge less.
The best support is empathy.
Tag someone who supports you 💚

17/10/2025

Wishing you a lovely weekend! ☀️💛

Whether you're…
🌿 Recharging in nature
☕ Catching up on rest
📚 Diving into a good book
🧘 Saying “no” and protecting your peace
🎉 Or doing absolutely nothing at all…

— remember: rest is productive.
Take care of your mind, your body, and your boundaries.

You deserve a weekend that feels as good as your favorite playlist. 🎶💫

16/10/2025

🎯 What Triggers OCD? It’s Not What You Think 🎯

OCD isn’t just about being “too clean” or liking things symmetrical.
It’s a mental health condition that can be triggered by real, everyday things — and the response is often overwhelming anxiety followed by compulsions.

Common OCD Triggers Include:

🦠 Germs or contamination (not just about “clean freak” stuff)
🚪 Doubts like “Did I lock the door?” or “Did I hit someone with my car?”
😈 Intrusive thoughts (violent, taboo, or disturbing thoughts you don’t agree with)
🧼 Certain numbers, colors, or even thoughts that feel “wrong”
📿 Religious or moral fears (“What if I sinned and didn’t realise it?”)
💔 Relationship worries (“What if I don’t really love them?”)

👉 These triggers lead to compulsions like repeating, checking, avoiding, confessing, or seeking constant reassurance.

📌 Important: OCD triggers are not always visible. Just because someone "looks fine" doesn’t mean they aren't battling exhausting mental loops.

💬 Let’s stop the stigma.
🧠 OCD is more than a quirk — it’s a real condition that deserves real understanding

16/10/2025

🧠 𝗢𝗖𝗗 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀🧠

𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗢𝗖𝗗) 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 "𝗻𝗲𝗮𝘁" 𝗼𝗿 "𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱.

It's a serious mental health condition that involves:
✨ 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – unwanted, intrusive thoughts or fears
🔁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – repetitive behaviors or rituals to try to ease the anxiety

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗖𝗗 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:

Constantly checking if you locked the door… 10 times 🚪

Mentally repeating phrases to stop “bad things” from happening 🧠

Avoiding loved ones out of fear you might hurt them, even if you never would 💔

Feeling trapped in an exhausting cycle you can’t control

OCD is exhausting, isolating, and real.
But it’s also 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, and people can get better with the right support.

💚 Let’s replace stigma with empathy.
💬 Let’s listen instead of labeling.
📣 Let’s raise awareness — not stereotypes.

15/10/2025

🧠✨ 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝✨🧠

𝗠𝗲: "𝗜’𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲."
𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗲: Googles “how to become a tree to avoid responsibilities.” 🌳

Let’s be real — mental health isn’t always deep quotes and candlelit journaling.
Sometimes it's:

Crying for 5 minutes 💧

Laughing at cat videos for 2 hours 🐱

Texting “I’m spiraling” to your best friend without context 📲

Taking a walk like you’re the main character in a coming-of-age indie film 🎬

And guess what?
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

So here’s your reminder:
👉 Drink water
👉 Move your body
👉 Talk to someone (even if it’s your dog)
👉 Unfollow that one account that makes you feel bad for existing
👉 And yes, go touch some grass — your brain will thank you 🌿

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿.
Sometimes it’s a straight line, sometimes it’s a Jackson Po***ck painting 🎨
Either way: you're doing better than you think.

14/10/2025

🎉 Fun Mental Health Facts 🧠💚

Let’s talk mental wellness in a feel-good way!

😂Laughter really is medicine! 😂
Laughing increases endorphins and reduces stress—so yes, that meme binge was self-care.

🌿Nature boosts your mood. 🌿
Just 20 minutes outside can reduce cortisol (your stress hormone). Tree-hugging = legit therapy!

🫶Helping others helps YOU. 🫶
Acts of kindness release serotonin and oxytocin—your brain’s feel-good chemicals.

🎶Your brain loves music. 🎶
Listening to your favorite songs can improve mood, memory, and even reduce anxiety.

🌤️Mental health days are productive. 🌤️
Taking time to reset can actually make you more focused and creative when you return.

🧘Meditation rewires your brain. 🧘
Regular mindfulness practice can shrink your amygdala (stress center) and strengthen your prefrontal cortex (decision-making center).

💬You’re not alone. 💬
1 in 5 adults experience a mental health condition each year—and talking about it helps break the stigma.

13/10/2025

💛 Take Care of You 💛

You’re not a machine. You don’t have to be “on” all the time.
Taking care of yourself isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s how you stay strong.

✨ Rest when you’re tired
✨ Say no when you need to
✨ Protect your peace
✨ Choose progress, not perfection
✨ Speak to yourself with kindness

You deserve the same care and compassion you give to everyone else.
Take care of yourself. You’re worth it.

11/10/2025

🌸 Self-Care Isn’t Selfish 🌸

It’s a necessity—not a luxury.
If you’re feeling drained, stressed, or just “off,” try one of these simple self-care ideas today:

🛁 Take a long bath or shower
📵 Unplug from your phone for 30 mins
🌿 Go for a mindful walk in nature
🧘‍♀️ Try 5 minutes of deep breathing or meditation
📖 Read a book just for fun
📝 Journal how you're feeling—no filter
☕ Make your favorite drink and sip it slowly
💤 Go to bed 30 minutes earlier tonight

✨ Self-care doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be intentional.

Which one will you try today? 💬

11/10/2025

🌿 Be where your feet are 🌿

In a world that moves fast, mindfulness invites us to slow down and fully be—here, now.

Take a moment today to pause.
✨ Breathe deeply.
✨ Notice your thoughts without judgment.
✨ Feel the ground beneath you.
✨ Return to the present.

You don’t need to escape your life to find peace—you just need to show up for it, one breath at a time. 💫

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Unit 5, 9/11 Lawrence Drive
Nerang, QLD
4211

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+611800975000

Website

http://braveminds.net.au/

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