What is Postnatal Depression?
What is Postnatal Depression? It is estimated that 1 in 7 women will experience postnatal (or perinatal) depression and 1 in 10 men will also experience this. This is not the same as the ‘baby blues’ typically experienced within the …
Acceptance…but, there’s more..
Acceptance…but, there’s more Many people have now come across Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory on social media or may have even read her book. This is a wonderful way to explain acceptance. Essentially, ‘let them’ becomes a statement of letting …
Work Burnout and Labour Day: A Time to Reflect and Recharge
Work Burnout and Labour Day: A Time to Reflect and Recharge As we approach Labour Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the contributions of workers and advocating for their rights, it’s the perfect time to reflect on an issue that …
World Sleep Day 2022
Today is World Sleep Day! Does that mean we get to sleep all day? Well- actually that would not be good for us at all. World Sleep Day shines a light on the power of sleep in maintaining good mental …
Musing on 20 years of better sleep
“The biggest thing that most people worry about when they are not sleeping is not world affairs but simply about not sleeping!” Kathryn Smith There is a lot be said for sleep. A close second to food and water, we …
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 …
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 …
Registrations open for Towards Better Sleep
Towards Better Sleep is a cognitive behavioural treatment programme that has been effectively treating insomnia for over 18 years. The Brisbane based programme is facilitated by Clinical Psychologist Kathryn Smith and Psychiatrist Dr Curt Gray and run from Psychology Consultants …
The Healing Power of Sleep
When you skimp on sleep, your body goes into overdrive and operating on an empty tank can have some pretty heavy side effects. Here are three reasons why getting better sleep can heal your mind, body and soul. 1. You …
