Let’s Talk about Talking Part I: Myths & Myth Busting There are many misconceptions or ‘myths’ about being a part of a couple or in a relationship. These myths are reinforced by media (especially social media), which can lead those who are struggling in a relationship to...
Can Postnatal Depression be Treated? Discover how today! There are a lot of misconceptions out there regarding how to treat Postnatal Depression (PND). Unfortunately this results in women and family members not only being confused, but in some instances also reluctant and frightened. As you can...
Am I to blame for my Postnatal Depression? Discover the real causes. There are a lot of misconceptions out there regarding what causes Postnatal Depression. So, today I want to set the record straight. By reading this you will not only have a full understanding of the...
Can you enjoy Christmas after losing someone? Christmas is supposed to be a happy time to share with family and friends. But, what happens, when a loved one has died? Can you still celebrate Christmas after such loss? If you feel, you will never be able...
Anxiety: Training Your Brain to Disarm the Alarm Based on data from Mindframe, a media initiative to raise awareness about mental health issues, approximately one in every five Australians will experience a mental illness, with approximately 14 % of Australians affected by an anxiety disorder in...
The 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. Awareness campaign days such as this, as well as World Suicide Prevention Day (10th of September) and R U OK Day (the second Thursday of September) (see some others listed below) aim to increase awareness of mental...
How do you know if someone is at Risk of Suicide? With Suicide being the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 441 its important to know who is at risk. Anyone can experience suicidal thoughts especially when faced with difficult and challenging times....
What you should know about saving the life of someone who is contemplating suicide. Can you really make a difference? With suicide being the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 441, it is important to know we can all make a difference in...
Am I destined to develop OCD if there is history in my family? As psychology is a social science, there are many theories which provide hypothesis for why people develop this disorder. We know there is a strong link between genetics and OCD. That is, if there...
Is this Perfectionism or something else? Admittedly there is a tendency in the mental health field to pathologize or identify as an ‘illness’ a range of behaviours typically considered in the range of ‘typical’ or socially acceptable behaviours, such as grief. In defence of the...