Lost Moments, the psychological downside of social media
Social media has revolutionised the way we connect, communicate, source information, do business and spend our time. It offers tremendous benefits, including the ability to connect with others around the world, freely and immediately, to share ideas and information, obtain …
What is the World Coming To?
By Clinical Psychologist, Cherie Dalton As we welcome in the new year, it’s a time to focus on new goals and a fresh start, yet, with recent acts of terrorism, the Ebola crisis and airline crashes many Australians might be …
New Year Resolution and Self Compassion
By Clinical Psychologist Dr James Kirby When the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve we all celebrate and enjoy the moment. However, not long after, we get met with that dreaded question? So what are your New Years Resolutions? …
Mirror Mirror
By Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith Cosmetic procedures are on the rise and with ‘bikini season’ approaching, I pose the question- does improving the outside make you feel better on the inside? It seems everywhere we look these days, there is a …
Tackling Social Isolation- During Mental Health Week 5-12 October 2014
By Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist This week is Mental Health Week and today Friday, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. These events help to raise awareness of mental health issues and well-being in our community, as well as …
The Importance of Sleep-During Mental Health Week- 5th-12th October 2014
By Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith It’s no secret that we all feel a little fuzzy in the head when we have not had enough sleep. But ongoing sleeplessness or insomnia can lead to serious mental health issues, including anxiety and …
Take Action During Sleep Awareness Week
If you are suffering from insomnia, there is no better time to act than now, during Sleep Awareness Week. The long standing programme, Towards Better Sleep has a group commencing on 9th October with 3 spots still vacant. For those …
Dealing with the emotional impacts of Cancer
Depending on their individual diagnosis and prognosis, everyone copes differently with the disease and the challenges that it presents. Many cancer sufferers and their families find it helpful to hear from others who have been through it, and becoming a member of support groups like that offered by Cancer Council can be very beneficial.
5 Common Sleep Problems answered by Towards Better Sleep Facilitators, Dr Curt Gray & Kathryn Smith
1. 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 anxious and frustrated that you can’t fall asleep, and then you lie awake while …