Feeling seriously unmotivated? Might be time for a mental health check…
Writes, Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Feeling unmotivated at the start of the year is a pretty normal feeling, especially when you had settled nicely into the relaxing pace of holiday season. Reality can bite even more than your sunburn when …
Tips on managing ongoing resistance to school
“I’m too tired to go to school, I won’t learn anything anyway” “I’ve got a really bad headache and I can’t concentrate, you don’t know how bad it is, you’re not me!” “It’s only sports today, I might as well …
More than just the back to work blues
By Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist I was sitting with my little boy the other day and out of nowhere, with real anguish on his face, he said, “I don’t WANT the holidays to end!” He needed a little hug …
Stress- the leading cause of sleep problems
Experts suggest that 60-80% of sleep problems derive from stress, worry and anxiety. Most people could relate to this, having experienced a bout of insomnia when stress levels are high and this is unavoidable; a normal part of modern life. …
Does your life need a clutter cleanse?
What better time to declutter your life than the silly season! Sounds kind of boring, but you won’t be bored with the clarity it will bring, paving your way to a more organised life, where you will always know the …
The Boring Post
Who ever thought it would be so interesting to research, analyse and write about boredom. It certainly is a hot topic with academics all over the world spending time analysing the human response to boredom. Heck there was even a …
Are Christmas parties your worst nightmare?
It’s that time of year again and for many of us, that amounts to lots of festive cheer, socialisation and fun. However, for some people, the popping of champagne corks is not a sound of joy but rather a frightful …
How to stress less about Christmas
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Let’s talk about Christmas stress. Stress is a serious matter and a major cause of physical and mental health issues in our country. According to the Australian Psychological Society’s ‘stress and wellbeing survey’ (2014); financial issues …
Parents- Just Breathe- How to get through schoolies week
For thousands of teenagers across the nation, this week marks the start of their free life, leaving school and experiencing the real world. Equally for thousands of parents this week brings a great deal of stress and anxiety as their …
Recognising signs of depression in chronic health patients
During National Psychology Week 12-18th November Patients with chronic health issues, like diabetes, stroke and heart disease are at higher risk of developing depression, the difficulty is in recognising when typical symptoms, turn a dark corner, writes Kathryn Smith, Clinical …