How Smart Phones Are Making Us Socially Dumb
It’s a new age addiction but nonetheless serious with phone addiction arising as a worldwide problem that is impacting our physical and psychological health. Health risk aside, our dependence on smart phones to communicate has changed the social landscape of …
Why hormones wreak havoc with women’s sleep and what to do about it
During Sleep Awareness Week 3-9th July By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist: Psychology Consultants Most women would agree that they don’t sleep as soundly as their male counterparts and the National Sleep Foundation agrees, with research confirming the widely-held belief that …
What’s Keeping Seniors Awake- During Sleep Awarness Week 3-9th July
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist & Dr Curt Gray, Psychiatrist If the phrase; ‘I slept like a baby’ is far from your vernacular and you’ve noticed a gradual change in your sleep pattern, along with other undesirable physical changes, chances …
The emotional rollercoaster of real estate -How to not let it impact your relationship
By Kylie Layton: Clinical Psychologist Buying your first home, or renovating and creating your dream home, is one of those things most people have on their bucket list. It’s a special moment to step inside a place that you have …
How to avoid weight gain when quitting smoking
By Rhonda Stanton, Psychologist on World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2017 The road to quitting smoking is different for everyone. While some weight gain is common, with a healthy diet, it slows down the longer you stay quit. Being aware of …
Top 5 Winter Sleep Tips from Towards Better Sleep
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist & Dr Curt Gray, Psychiatrist 1. Stay up later rather than going to bed earlier 2. Avoid the afternoon ‘nanna nap’ 3. Keep up the exercise, even though the bed is cozy and warm 4. Develop …
Why You Should Never Say; "I don't know how she does it"
Some advice this Mother’s Day from Erika Fiorenza, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants Recent studies reveal that women experience higher overall levels of stress and anxiety than our male counterparts. Once a woman enters motherhood, her stress levels reach an all-time …
Exercising the Blues – During Exercise Right Week
Research and literature across the world concurs that exercise is one of the key components to maintaining your health and wellbeing. This is even more apparent for those that suffer from acute or ongoing mental illness with findings showing exercise …
A Mental Shake Up -Pause for Parkinson’s Day
Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants Today, April 11, is Pause for Parkinson’s Day, a mark of awareness for a neurodegenerative progressive disease that currently affects 10 million people worldwide. According to the National Parkinson’s Foundations, ‘Parkinson’ Outcomes Project’ …
Running a Fine Line
Rhonda Stanton, Psychologist, Psychology Consultants Regular exercise is recommended by experts the world over because of the range of benefits for physical and mental health. Campaigns encourage us to exercise more and be physically active but for some, too much …