The Value of Accepting Depression: On World Mental Health Day
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist If managing depression is one of your life challenges, you may at times feel isolated and alone in your journey. The reality is, you are not alone with approximately 300 million people around the world, …
Why psychological distress should not be a normal part of ageing
During QLD Senior’s Week 19-27 August Liz Bamford, Psychologist, Psychology Consultants We are all ageing, let’s face it, it’s a beautiful human reality and try as we might to reverse the process, not even the most esteemed scientist has the …
Exercising the Blues – During Exercise Right Week
Research and literature across the world concurs that exercise is one of the key components to maintaining your health and wellbeing. This is even more apparent for those that suffer from acute or ongoing mental illness with findings showing exercise …
Jack Feels Worried All The Time
By Miranda Mullins- Clinical Psychologist- Psychology Consultants Jack is nine and his teacher describes him as well-mannered and hardworking. But his parents were concerned when he repeatedly became very upset before he presented projects in class. Jack regularly said to …
Three four check the door….Nine, ten and again…
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Many of us from time to time have turned back to our house or car to check if we have locked or have wondered if we have left the iron on only to find later …
Mum’s the Word
Kathryn Smith- Clinical Psychologist With Mother’s Day fast approaching it can be a timely reminder to speak about a topic which is not often spoken about. We are bombarded with ads on TV depicting how wonderful motherhood is, and whilst …
More than just the workplace blues
By Dr Stan Steindl I was sitting with my little boy the other day and out of nowhere, with real anguish on his face, he said, “I don’t WANT the holidays to end!” He needed a little hug and some …
Post Natal Depression- When ideals don’t match reality
By Clinical Psychologist, Erika Fiorenza “Having children makes you no more a parent than having a piano makes you a pianist”. – Michael Levine Becoming a parent is one of the biggest life changes a person can undergo. There are …
Stigma and suicide-let’s get talking!
Stigma and suicide-let’s get talking!.