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 …
Stress Down Day- Friday 25 July: Working under time-pressure: why working harder isn’t necessarily the best option!
By Psychologist, Mark Wetton Work-related stress (and of course this includes the important work performed by “stay at home” mums and dads) can have a significant impact on one’s life and is a common reason for people to seek the …
9 effective ways to get your sleep back on track when suffering from jet lag
By Towards Better Sleep Facilitators, Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith & Psychiatrist, Dr Curt Gray Most of us at some stage of our lives will experience the suffering of jetlag, a temporary condition caused by air travel across time zones. Our …
Resilience, how can it help me?
By Clinical Psychology Registrar, Dr James Kirby We all face challenging events from time to time. For example, it could be something like not getting the grade we wanted on a project at school or university, losing at a team …