Change Ahead Mental Health Service

06/11/2025

02/11/2025

Happy 1st Birthday Miss Gabby 💖🐾💖

02/11/2025

Men’s health matters — and we talk about it this month, every year. 💙
Movember encourages men to open up, check in, and take care of themselves — mind and body. Movember focuses on three major issues:
🧠 Mental Health & Su***de Prevention
🩺 Prostate Cancer
🎗 Testicular Cancer
A moustache can be the start of a life-saving conversation.
Let’s reduce stigma. Let’s show up for the men in our lives.

29/10/2025

🧠 Understanding the Mental Health Impacts of Stroke

A stroke doesn’t just affect the body — it deeply impacts the mind and emotions too. While physical recovery often takes center stage, mental health challenges after a stroke are just as important to address. 💬

💔 1. Emotional Changes

After a stroke, many survivors experience strong emotional reactions — from sadness and irritability to mood swings. These changes can stem from both the trauma of the event and the direct effects of brain injury.

😞 2. Post-Stroke Depression

Up to one in three stroke survivors develop depression. Feelings of hopelessness, loss of motivation, or withdrawal from social activities are common. Depression can slow down rehabilitation and affect overall recovery.

😰 3. Anxiety and Fear

Survivors often live with the fear of having another stroke. Anxiety may appear as constant worry, restlessness, or even panic attacks, making day-to-day life more stressful.

🧩 4. Cognitive and Personality Changes

Stroke can affect memory, concentration, and decision-making. Some individuals notice changes in their personality — becoming more impulsive, apathetic, or less able to regulate emotions.

🫶 5. Social Isolation

Communication difficulties (like aphasia) and physical limitations may lead to withdrawal from social life, deepening feelings of loneliness and frustration.

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🌱 Supporting Mental Recovery
• Early screening: Regular mental health check-ups should be part of stroke rehabilitation.
• Therapy: Counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), or support groups can provide coping tools.
• Medication: Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications may be prescribed under medical supervision.
• Family and peer support: Open conversations and emotional understanding from loved ones make a big difference.

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💬 Remember:

Healing from a stroke isn’t just about regaining physical strength — it’s about nurturing mental and emotional well-being too.
Recovery is possible, and help is available. 💚

26/10/2025

Here we go again, Happy Monday… Remember: 🌼 1. Be Kind To Yourself 🌼 2. Set You Intentions🌼 3. Remember to Breathe🌼 4. Drink Water 🌼 5. Set achievable goals for yourself ❤️.

21/10/2025

Our thoughts are not always based on facts because they are often influenced by emotions, personal experiences, assumptions, and biases rather than objective reality. It is important for us to reflect, analyse and often challenge our thoughts! 💭 🧐.

19/10/2025

Happy Monday Everyone 💖 Work at being the best version of yourself today. Start your week with good intentions! Fresh day, fresh week .. Reach out if we can help.

14/10/2025

Today (and everyday) is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Together, we can normalise conversations & honour the memory of babies who have died to soon. Change Ahead recognises that parents and their family have different needs and different times. We offer a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and gain the support they need. Please reach out.

13/10/2025

Just a friendly reminder Kate will be away from 7th November returning Monday 24th November 2025. Emails will be checked sporadically and referrals will continue to be received and processed during this time. If you have any urgent mental health concerns please reach out to: Your GP, Acute Care Team 1300 642 255, Lifeline 13 11 14. ‼️In an emergency please call 000 ‼️

29/09/2025

Sometimes the best therapy is fresh air.. sun and listening to the water… Let your worries drift out sea. 😎☀️🌊YEPPOON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 😎☀️🌊