Riding the emotional rollercoaster of a health diagnosis
Interview with Psychologist Ingrid Schults 1.What are some of the common emotions felt by clients when diagnosed with an chronic illness? When anyone is diagnosed with a chronic illness, it is common to experience all of the emotions that are …
Recognising signs of depression in chronic health patients
During National Psychology Week 12-18th November Patients with chronic health issues, like diabetes, stroke and heart disease are at higher risk of developing depression, the difficulty is in recognising when typical symptoms, turn a dark corner, writes Kathryn Smith, Clinical …
Rehab for the Soul after Stroke
During Stroke Awareness Week 4-9th Sept This week is Stroke Awareness Week with this year’s campaign aiming to educate people on the “fast signs” of stroke, like blurred vision, loss of movement and drooping face. Knowing the signs and acting …
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’ …
Chronic Pain – More than a Pain In The Neck!
By Dr Claire Jensen, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants, Newmarket. Unless you have suffered chronic pain, it is very difficult to imagine the stress it places on a person’s life, not to mention the impact on those around them. Without intervention, …
Cancer- How Psychologists and You Can Help
Earlier this month, The Project host Carrie Bickmore took home the Gold Logie on her fourth attempt. In accepting the Gold Logie, Bickmore donned a beanie and used her acceptance speech to raise awareness of brain cancer, which her husband …
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 …
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.