Military personnel are at a higher risk than the general population of developing mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, alcohol and other drugs. Dr Richard Magtengaard understands the reality of this statement more than most.

Early in my youth I was confronted with the harsh reality of mental health when a family friend committed suicide.

Learn more about Alex Bovell, our resident Clinical Nutritionist and mental health advocate. Over the years Alex has used her experiences to help others battling similar experiences and is now a qualified Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc) registered on the Oqea platform, as well as an Oqea brand ambassador. This is Alex’s story.

Did you know the foods you eat have the potential to help or harm your sleep quality? This is extremely important, as sleep quality is a contributing factor to our mental health. Poor sleep and sleep deprivation is linked to mood disorders and mental health problems including depression and anxiety, as it affects your psychological state.