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
Ever wondered about our amazing brain? Here are some fun facts to ponder! The adult brain weighs about 1.4 kg and is made up of about 60% fat. It has a high water content as well, meaning that dehydration can be detrimental (e.g. a hangover after drinking is generally due
Recently, I have noticed many a confused and frustrated client who has tried to help a friend or loved one, only to be rebuffed. Fixing (or advice-giving, or offering suggestions) usually comes from a place of love; a well-meaning act of kindness. While this is done with the best of
Perhaps you are considering therapy. Or you have already been to therapy and are interested in the “behind the scenes” workings! Many years ago, Freud used to conduct therapy sessions by sitting behind his client, with paper and pen, carefully detailing his client’s dreams. We have moved on from this:
In times of challenge we may notice an increase in stress and changes in mood. These changes may be subtle, or these changes may be significant. Those with predisposing mental health concerns are more likely to be negatively impacted by the current climate and the weekly changes to our everyday
Everybody has needs in their relationships, whether the relationship is with a family member, a friend, or a partner. Needs can differ depending on the relationship, and nobody can meet all our needs. Additionally, it is unrealistic to expect that our needs are met at all times or that the
The announcement made by the Queensland government on Monday 13 April means that for the majority of school children, learning will be at home at least for the first few weeks of Term 2, until 22 May 2020. Schools will be open for children of essential workers and vulnerable children (children identified
