Perinatal Depression and Anxiety: What is it? What is perinatal anxiety and depression? Perinatal anxiety and depression is a serious and common illness. Up to one in five expecting or new mothers and one in ten expecting or new fathers will experience it. The illness affects around 100,000 families across Australia every year.…
DetailsThe Power of Human Connection – Psychology Week IT’S HERE! This week is National Psychology Week. So? I hear you ask…..what does that even mean? What is Psychology Week? Psychology Week is an initiative run by the Australia Psychological Society which aims to increase public awareness of how psychology “can assist people to leave…
Details5 Brain Friendly Habits to Increase Our Wellbeing and Change Habits There are days where we all wish we could function better, be more motivated, more productive, happier, more social. We would all love to get up for that morning run, eat healthier and relax more. However, when it comes to actually changing these habits…
DetailsSleep Hygiene – What Is It and How do I Get It To Improve? YAWN! I’m hopeless until I have that first coffee… Maybe you just really like coffee…but then again, maybe your need for coffee is masking a sleep problem. And if you think poor sleep is a minor issue, consider this:…
DetailsBehavioural Sleep Difficulties in Children Sleep difficulties are a common occurrence for adults and young people alike. However, when it occurs in young children, it can be quite worrying– and inconvenient – for parents. The good news is that sleep difficulties are more likely to be behavioural rather than caused by medical conditions. These…
DetailsBeating loneliness through meaningful connections It’s safe to assume most of us have felt lonely at times. A lot of the time this is short-lived, we manage to come out the other end without much help. Sometimes, though, loneliness can take over, cut us off, and convince us we have no one, and this…
DetailsMental Training to Run your Best! We have all heard of the benefits of fitness, especially running, for increases in mood and positive emotions. Did you know that you can train your brain to run at your best? It’s all about shutting down your inner critic, which has shown to be effective in other areas…
DetailsHow Can I Support Someone Who Is Struggling? This week is an important week for mental health awareness. Today, the 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is followed by R U OK Day? on the 12th September. Both days work towards remembering and being aware of those who have been impacted by suicide…
DetailsHow To Set Better Goals…and How To Achieve Them Goals are very important for us. They motivate us, push us forward and help us to feel motivated. They help us to get through the hard times and challenge us to move to the next level. Goal Setting is one of those things that people either love…
DetailsDon’t fear the monster under your child’s bed: Recognising and managing anxiety so it doesn’t affect your kid This 6-minute read will tell you about common fears in children, what anxiety is, why we have it, and when it becomes a problem. You will also learn what anxiety can look like in children, how…
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