Micaela Maringa

Micaela is an experienced content writer who holds a Psychological Science BSc from Monash University. She enjoys contributing to mental health awareness by creating engaging, research-backed content that helps organisations understand and prioritise mental wellbeing. Micaela is motivated by her genuine passion for dismantling the global stigma that surrounds mental differences. Micaela first understood the impact of ignoring mental health when she was diagnosed with depression in her younger years. Without proper recognition or support, she found herself struggling until a later diagnosis of Adult ADHD reshaped the way she approached work and life. Rather than seeing these challenges as obstacles, she chose to deepen her understanding, both of herself and of others, who often feel misunderstood. She believes in working with differences rather than against them, and embracing what makes each person unique. Her experiences, along with those of her family members with autism, have only strengthened her commitment to making sure every story is heard and validated.

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International Self-Care Day 2026: Why Looking After Yourself Is Essential 

The hardest thing about neglecting yourself is that it rarely feels like neglect.  It feels like being dependable. It feels like meeting deadlines, answering messages, caring for your family, supporting your colleagues and keeping everything moving. Day after day, you become so accustomed to putting yourself last that you stop noticing you’ve disappeared from… Read More »International Self-Care Day 2026: Why Looking After Yourself Is Essential 

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Men’s Health Week 2026: Strength in Looking After Yourself 

There’s a particular kind of loneliness many men can carry quietly. You see it in the “I’m fine” responses, the missed GP appointments, the exhaustion hidden behind humour, and the pressure to keep going even when something feels wrong. Men’s Health Week 2026 (from 15th to 21st June 2026) offers something deeply needed: permission… Read More »Men’s Health Week 2026: Strength in Looking After Yourself 

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World Maternal Mental Health Day: Holding Mothers in Mind, Not Just in Celebration 

World Maternal Mental Health Day, held on 6th May 2026, exists to bring something often hidden into plain sight. Perinatal mental health conditions affect around 1 in 5 mothers, yet many go unnoticed or unsupported.   In the UK, research suggests that up to 70% of women hide or downplay symptoms, often… Read More »World Maternal Mental Health Day: Holding Mothers in Mind, Not Just in Celebration 

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International Day of Happiness 2026: Caring, Sharing, and Building Connection

This Friday, 20th March 2026, the world celebrates the International Day of Happiness. This year’s theme, Caring and Sharing, reminds us that happiness isn’t just a personal pursuit, it grows when we connect, show empathy, and support one another.   In our workplaces and online spaces, small acts of kindness can ripple far beyond… Read More »International Day of Happiness 2026: Caring, Sharing, and Building Connection

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026: Honouring the Gift of Difference

If you have ever felt like an outsider in your own life, as if the world was built for a frequency you simply do not tune into, remember this: you are not a collection of symptoms to be managed, nor are you a ‘problem’ to be solved. You are a unique, vibrant… Read More »Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026: Honouring the Gift of Difference

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International Women’s Day 2026: Listening to What Women Have Been Carrying at Work 

International Women’s Day 2026 arrives on Sunday 8th March with a familiar question beneath the celebrations: are women genuinely being supported at work, or simply expected to cope better? The day exists to recognise women’s rights and achievements, but it also asks you to notice what hasn’t shifted. Especially when it comes to mental… Read More »International Women’s Day 2026: Listening to What Women Have Been Carrying at Work 

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Masking at Work – The Mental Health Toll No One Talks About 

You might look fine at work. Capable. Calm. On top of things. But underneath, you could be spending huge amounts of energy trying to appear “acceptable” in an environment that doesn’t quite fit you. For many neurodivergent people this effort is part of daily working life.  That effort has a name: masking at work.   Masking can help… Read More »Masking at Work – The Mental Health Toll No One Talks About 

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National Grief Awareness Week 2025: Making Space for Healing  

Grief has a way of catching you off guard. It sweeps in, reshapes your days, and changes the way you move through the world. And yet, in most workplaces, it’s treated like something you should “manage” quietly, quickly, and out of sight. National Grief Awareness Week (2nd–8th December 2025) exists… Read More »National Grief Awareness Week 2025: Making Space for Healing  

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National Self-Care Week 2025: Slowing Down to Feel Human Again 

So many of us move through life on autopilot. Our minds racing while our bodies trail behind, quietly exhausted. National Self-Care Week (17th–23rd November 2025) arrives as a pause button. This year’s theme, “Mind & Body,” reminds you that wellbeing isn’t found in just one place, it’s where the two… Read More »National Self-Care Week 2025: Slowing Down to Feel Human Again