Managing Covid Anxiety- Switching off from all the noise
Like the virus itself, anxiety has swept the globe since COVID reared its ugly head in 2019. The anxiety side effect has ‘gone viral’ with the peaks and troughs mimicking the waves of infection and subsequent media bombardment. Living with uncertainty can be difficult and even for the most relaxed individual, the ever-changing information and rules surrounding vaccination, travel, testing, school and work can leave us feeling overwhelmed and completely over it; aka- COVID fatigue. The world breathed a sigh of relief in 2021 as we thought we found a solution in a vaccine, but the virus had other ideas, mutating, and reinventing itself like a failed start up. And while 2022 has brought new challenges as we see infection rates soar, we must remain positive and not let COVID anxiety run rife.
Looking to the year ahead with kindness
It’s a fresh new year and predictably we like to kick things off with some goals, ideas and dreams for the year ahead. I’m sure high on most lists, is the dream of eradicating a certain virus from the world …
The pivotal role of the psychology receptionist
Taking that first step towards better health by making an appointment to see a mental health professional is a positive move for the future, but for many people it can feel confronting and uncomfortable. The first port of call is …
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
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? This week is mental health week a time to reflect, …
Introducing Dr Jason Coates
It is with great pleasure that we welcome another experienced clinical psychologist to our Morningside practice. As a registered clinical psychologist, Jason is trained in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of complex mental health concerns. Jason strives to develop a …
COVID- I’m so over it!
COVID Fatigue and the impact on young Australians Over the past 18 months, our country and the world has been shackled by an invisible invader and to put it quite frankly- we are over it! At the start of the …
Such a shame
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist In pre-Covid days, I attended an interstate conference. One of the keynote speakers, Dr Scott Kellog, said in his workshop presentation; “If you are involved in social media you are involved with social shaming.” This statement …
Towards Better Sleep August
Towards Better Sleep was established over 18 years ago by Clinical Psychologist Kathryn Smith and Psychiatrist Dr Curt Gray. Kathryn is a Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Psychology Consultants and Dr Curt Gray is an experienced Psychiatrist and sleep specialist in public and …
Need a digital cleanse?
If ‘all things in moderation’ is your life mantra then this article will serve you no good because when it comes to your digital gadgets, you will have things completely under wraps. If, however, you are like the vast majority …
Can’t Sleep? Try a ‘Worry Window’
Photo courtesy of @mimiori Do you find yourself stressing about the fact that your stressing, particularly at bedtime or worse, in the middle of the night? Trying to stop yourself from worrying and stressing about the hours of sleep you …