“So you’ve been referred to see a psychologist but you just can’t seem to get yourself to make and also attend that very first appointment.” What is the first session with a psychologist like? “My name is Gerda Muller and I’m a Clinical Psychologist with The Psych Professionals. Many people actually find it really hard…
Details12 Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep Falling asleep may seem like an impossible dream when you’re awake at 3am, but good sleep is more under your control than you might think. Following healthy sleep habits can make the difference between restlessness and restful slumber. Researchers have identified a variety of practices and habits…
Details5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 AM Rise and shine! Morning time just became your new best friend. Love it or hate it, utilising the morning hours before work may be the key to a successful and healthy lifestyle. That’s right, early rising is a common trait found in many CEOs and…
DetailsThe Influence of Male Body Image in Media What is body image? Body image is how you perceive, think and feel about your body. Poor body image, and the role of the media in particular, has received a lot of press. And there is a widespread awareness of how it can contribute to eating…
DetailsCognitive Behaviour Therapy and Stress Management Techniques to Manage Chronic Pain Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) based Stress Management is best known for managing symptoms associated with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. They are the most know and evidence based strategy and you are likely to so some CBT Stress Management at your…
DetailsMen and their Mental Health Men are known for bottling things up. They frequently have thoughts such as “ I don’t want to bother others” or “its not anyone else’s business”. The problem is that this mentality is significantly contributing to Australia’s increasing rate of Mental Health issues in men (ASHW, 2012). Research has shown that…
DetailsWhat is Men’s Health and Why is it important? Men’s Health is about exploring the causes and factors behind what makes boys and men healthy, or not healthy, in Australian society. This Men’s Health Week, we want to ensure we are working towards engaging men in all services, including mental health services. We want to…
DetailsDID YOU KNOW THAT ONE IN FIVE AUSTRALIANS, INCLUDING ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN, LIVE WITH CHRONIC PAIN? This number is HUGE and actually increases to one in three of the older (over 65) age group. Those who experience chronic pain will know how much of an impact it can have on a person’s whole and the…
DetailsWhat actually happens in your First Session with a Psychologist? Tips to Help you Prepare Coming to a Psychology session for the first time can sometimes be a daunting. Just booking the appointment can be hard, let alone attending and not knowing what to expect. Let us shed some light on what happens in…
DetailsHow Can I Support Someone Who Is Struggling? In today’s world, there is so much stress and pressure and unfortunately, mental illness or symptoms of mental illness are becoming all to common. We all have people who are important to us and we would do just about anything (if not anything!) for these people. It…
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