Lost Moments, the psychological downside of social media
Social media has revolutionised the way we connect, communicate, source information, do business and spend our time. It offers tremendous benefits, including the ability to connect with others around the world, freely and immediately, to share ideas and information, obtain …
What is the World Coming To?
By Clinical Psychologist, Cherie Dalton As we welcome in the new year, it’s a time to focus on new goals and a fresh start, yet, with recent acts of terrorism, the Ebola crisis and airline crashes many Australians might be …
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 …
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 …
Music, Tune into your Emotions
By Clinical Psychology Registrar, Dr James Kirby There will be days when I am driving home from work feeling pretty exhausted, tired, stressed, and also anxious about some of the work I still have not completed. Typically, when I am …
Practice What We Preach- Towards a Bully Free Community
“I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better” Abraham Lincoln Today, schools across the nation wave their orange flags in a nationwide movement against bullying. Friday 21st March marks Bullying No Way Day, an event that …
I’m doing this for me, and I’m not going to feel guilty about it.
I’m doing this for me, and I’m not going to feel guilty about it. By Clinical Psychologist, Dr James Kirby How often do you find that you are in automatic pilot? I recently moved house, and yesterday when I drove …
Summer’s Coming! 8 ways to keep tabs on your drinking.
The weather is warming up and with that many of us start to increase how much we socialise with friends and family. Drinks after work, BBQs, dinners, weekend lunches at the local pub, sporting events, and even relaxing at home …
Striving for control of food and body
We are taught subliminally from a very young age that being thin is good. Advertising, the media, celebrities and society place huge importance on physical appearance and the drive for perfection. So it’s not surprising to hear that eating disorders …