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 …
Feeling free to share
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants During Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Week 12-18th November As the age-old expression goes, ‘sharing is caring’ and this notion is the center of this year’s Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness week campaign. The ‘It …
Mind the booze if you want a good snooze
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants Silly season is just around the corner and for many of us this means kicking off the heels and having a bit of fun. In essence, this means more food, more booze and …
The Value of Accepting Depression: On World Mental Health Day
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist If managing depression is one of your life challenges, you may at times feel isolated and alone in your journey. The reality is, you are not alone with approximately 300 million people around the world, …
The power of being aware of your thoughts
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants, Brisbane This week is QLD Mental Health Week, a timely reminder to check in with yourself and other’s and to value our mental health, like we do our physical health. May it also act …
Do you freak out without your phone?
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants, Brisbane Our ability to completely switch ‘swipe’ off from the world has set a new-age challenge, with many of us so addicted to our phones that the idea of switching it off or leaving …