Article by Katie Dobinson, Clinical Psychologist Many of us might feel a little nervous when meeting new people. You might notice a few anxious thoughts before starting a new job, or going out with a few new people… What will… Continue reading Understanding social anxiety
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Healthy ways of coping with anger
Article by Dr Amy Burton & Nishtha Tandon Anger is a normal human emotion. In small amounts, anger serves the function of telling us that something is unfair, and it motivates us to take action for what it right. However,… Continue reading Healthy ways of coping with anger
A beginner’s guide to mindfulness
Article by Nishtha Tandon & Dr Amy Burton In today’s incredibly fast-paced world we often find our minds wandering, overwhelmed by things happening around us and with access to constant distraction at our fingertips. Interestingly, recent research has revealed that… Continue reading A beginner’s guide to mindfulness
Tips to manage stress and prevent burn-out
Mental health is a serious issue with far-reaching impact on life and functioning. Self-care is one of the ways to prevent poor mental health and increase mental reserve, or to manage stress before it starts to seriously impact your health.… Continue reading Tips to manage stress and prevent burn-out
Putting off academic procrastination
Academic Procrastination – the concept is all-too-familiar among university students. At least 50% of uni students will delay starting or completing an assignment or important task to the point of discomfort. If you clicked on this post, chances are, you… Continue reading Putting off academic procrastination
Early intervention is crucial
Are you a parent or carer with concerns about your child’s mental state or behaviour? It is important to be able to distinguish between “every day life” challenges and a mental health condition, as early intervention is crucial in improving… Continue reading Early intervention is crucial
Older adults and mental health
The Australian population is ageing and it is important to recognise the very specific needs of this group. According to the World Health Organisation, 20% of adults 60 years and older suffer from a mental or neurological disorder (most commonly… Continue reading Older adults and mental health
The one question that can prevent holiday conflict
We’re nearing holiday season and one of the biggest requests we get from people is for strategies to have a stress-free and conflict-free break. You’ve worked hard all year and we agree you deserve a mental break during your time… Continue reading The one question that can prevent holiday conflict