December 1, 2022
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychological therapy that helps people develop a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts, emotions and life experiences. Rather than trying to eliminate distress completely, ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility — the ability to stay present, open up to difficult experiences, and take […]
November 24, 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts socially, and experiences the world around them. Importantly, ASD is described as a “spectrum” because each individual presents differently. For instance, some people may require significant support in daily life, whereas others may be highly […]
November 9, 2022
What is a panic attack? A panic attack (otherwise known as an anxiety attack) is a short episode of extreme anxiety which causes physical sensations. Panic attacks can occur unexpectedly and frequently, and are quite often caused by an accumulation of untreated prolonged extreme stress or anxiety. A panic attack […]
November 2, 2022
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common anxiety-related mental health condition. In fact, research suggests that approximately 2–3% of the population experience OCD, which equates to around 500,000 Australians. OCD typically develops in late childhood or early adolescence. However, it can continue into adulthood if left untreated. Importantly, OCD is […]
October 14, 2022
Approximately one million Australians are currently living with an eating disorder, representing around 4% of the population. In addition, research shows that 31.6% of Australian adolescents engage in disordered eating behaviours each year. Eating disorders are serious and complex mental health conditions that affect a person’s relationship with food, eating, […]
October 5, 2022
Building resilience – the ability to adapt well to trauma, tragedy, threats, and sources of stress – helps our children manage feelings of uncertainty and stress. However, teaching our children this resilience does not mean they can’t experience distress, or difficulty. The great news is your ability to help your […]
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