Bushfires that have threatened and ravished communities in recent weeks have been devastating. The impact will be widely felt for a long time as communities rebuild and recover from the fires. But there are many things you can do to help yourself get through these difficult times. This blog outlines […]
Anxiety and Depression are common and serious mental health conditions that have the potential to result in significant distress and impairment. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that approximately 45% of the Australian population will suffer from a mental health condition during their lifetime. Considering how common mental health issues […]
It’s an unfortunate reality for all of us that death is part of life. But bereavement can seem so painful and overwhelming we might feel like this is an abnormal and unnatural experience and there is something wrong with us. Coping with grief and loss can be at times overwhelming. […]
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep or wake feeling like you haven’t rested at all? Chances are that you have experienced sleep problems at some stage in your life, often as a side effect of stress or other mental or physical complaints. For some sufferers relief isn’t in […]
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or DBT is a cognitive behavioural therapy originally developed for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Since its inception, however, its applicability has been broadened to other psychological ailments such as binge eating, depression, substance use and more. This blog outlines how DBT was developed, what is involved […]