Sunday, April 2, is World Autism Day. Autism is a neurological condition that affects the way a person communicates, interacts with others, and perceives the world around them. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a range of conditions that includes autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. In Australia, it
Relationships are not always fireworks and joy; sometimes they are challenging or go through some tricky stages. All relationships can have minor disagreements – after all we are all different and have different ideas and opinions. It is problematic however, if minor conflicts become cyclical (i.e., are never resolved) or
Does your child struggle with attention and focus? Here are some tips which might be useful. If you feel that your child has more significant difficulties with attention and focus, Psychology ONE is offering ADHD screening assessments for children and young people aged between 6 and 18 years. Contact us
SCHOOL REFUSAL School refusal is a term used to describe the phenomenon where a student is unable or unwilling to attend school. This can be due to various reasons, such as anxiety (or separation anxiety), depression, fear of bullying, or a traumatic event. School refusal can have a negative impact
Life is so fast sometimes! Slowing things down and being mindful is great for our mental health. But we don’t often have a lot of time for meditation, deep breathing, etc. Here is a list of short mindful practices – great for creating some mind space throughout the day! 1)
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictions and guidelines we are living with have changed our experience of our environment. We have had to adapt to new ways of living, with travel off the agenda for most, gatherings including weddings and funerals often limited with guests, and the wearing of
We all experience stressors in our lives and this is unavoidable. Family life, work, relationships, finances, can all be stressful, along with other aspects of living in the modern world. Most people can deal with stress without too many negative consequences. However, too much stress (i.e. being unable to cope
The World Health Organisation reported that half of all mental illnesses begin by the age of 14 years. Adolescence is a tumultuous time when many changes are often occurring in young people’s lives and stress due to identity, school, relationships, and family issues may be high. This can be further
Communication is such an important part of our world. Relationships are often made or broken due to communication. And yet, I so often find that people get caught up in communication struggles – miscommunication or not communicating effectively. Communication is made up of the speaker’s message and the listener’s understanding.
Do you sometimes struggle with motivation? Let’s face it – lack of motivation strikes everybody at some point in their lives, whether that is work or study related, or even with daily life. Here are 27 tips to help you get motivated! I hope they are useful! Get started and
The 2020 Federal Budget has been handed down in Canberra this evening and I am thrilled to announce that the Federal Budget has outlined a plan to double the number of Medicare-funded psychology sessions available to Australians with a mental health care plan. The currently available 10 Medicare-funded psychology sessions will be
