Stress a leading cause of mental health issues
Today, Tuesday 24th July is Lifeline’s Stress Down Day, an important reminder of the importance of SLOWING DOWN. For most Australian’s, our daily lives operate at a frantic pace and with smart phone in hand, we can be contacted (or …
Combatting irrational fears by making them boring!
Feeling fearful is natural, an inbuilt human survival instinct; stemming from our caveman times when survival really was a matter of life and death. Modern day fears though, are often irrational fears or phobia where little or no realistic threat …
More than a case of the Winter Blues
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Ever noticed a yearly pattern of feeling sad and depressed during the winter months? While its normal to experience a change in mood during winter, some people, especially those living in very cold climates, experience what …
Don’t believe everything you think – teaching kids the power of positive thinking
The human mind is like a complicated road map, complete with wonderful journeys, total dead-ends and routes that are fraught with danger. Learning how to guide our internal navigators to take the path less ravelled, is no easy feat, especially …
Letting go of the Green Eyed Monster
“Jealousy is a curse” as the saying goes, and how true that is; it causes feelings of anger and anxiety and when unleashed can destroy relationships. Unfortunately, this corrosive feeling, is in-built, a natural human response and something we experienced …
Insomnia driving you up the wall?
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist and facilitator of insomnia program Towards Better Sleep recommends the following: Stay up later rather than going to bed earlier Going to bed when you are not sleepy can start a vicious insomnia cycle. You feel …
Why new mums should be taught self-compassion
Entering the world of motherhood for first time is a monumental shift in a women’s life. It can lead to permanent changes in your outlook on life and for many provides enrichment beyond all expectations. It can also be an …
Food Swings
Ever noticed that your food choices are directly linked to your mood? When mood is low, we often crave carbohydrates, sugar, or junk in an attempt to feed the foully. Contrastingly, when feeling content, we often make healthier choices, considering …
Putting Kids to the Test!
Surviving NAPLAN: By Miranda Mullins, Clinical Psychologist- Psychology Consultants NAPLAN is fast approaching and so is the annual debate about whether this kind of testing is putting young kids under too much pressure. Whatever your opinion, the fact of the …
Wellness is the new black!
‘Wellness’- it’s the green smoothie of the health industry, a buzz word that has provoked a movement and attitudinal shift towards health in general. As Psychologists, we are more than guilty of using the word and rightly so, it is …