Staying motivated during troubling times
The effects of compassion in a world pandemic
4008 people across 23 countries worldwide have signed up to research that explores the psychological impacts of COVID-19. An international consortium of researchers is in the midst of exploring how compassion can help reduce pandemic-related stress with the first round …
Frozen by self-doubt
Managing rising anxiety during a world pandemic
Psychology Consultants, Brisbane Even for the little children of the world, Coronavirus is on their radar and for some children, teenagers and even adults, anxiety levels are at an all-time high. Turn on the radio, and it’s the first news …
What are Cognitive Distortions and How Do We Stop Them?
Cognitive distortions are irrational or inaccurate thoughts that cause our minds to think negatively about ourselves or others. They are therefore very unhelpful and have a considerable impact on our mental health. Cognitive distortions are quite common and most of …
WHY DO WE SPEND SO MUCH TIME WORRYING?
Worry is something that almost everyone will do from time to time. However, sometimes people find that their worry has become a large and interfering part of their daily life. They may not like it but might believe that it …
What is the best treatment for anxiety disorders?
According to Beyond Blue, Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. On average, one in four people – one in three women and one in five men – will experience an anxiety disorder at some stage in …
Brooding Badly – How to Stop Obsessive Thinking
When we are stressed or dodging one of life’s many curve balls, it’s common to become obsessed with the subject matter and it can be hard to stop thinking about it. Also known as obsessive thinking or rumination, the mental …
What is CBT Treatment for Anxiety
One of the most well-known psychological practices for overcoming irrational thoughts and anxieties is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This involves challenging irrational thoughts as they enter the mind and shutting them down as to change action and behaviour. Once the …
Sleep Anxiety & The Power of your Mind
A global study conducted in February 2019 by Philips surveying over 15,000 people across 13 countries has revealed that worrying has kept over 51% of Australian adults up at night over the past three months, with illness and technology as …