Post traumatic growth

By |2022-07-11T14:57:04+10:00May 26th, 2020|COVID-19, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)|

Many people have heard the term post-traumatic stress or PTSD but few seem to know about post-traumatic growth or PTG. Post-traumatic growth refers to positive change following traumatic life events. It is a theory that was developed by psychologists Richard Tedeschi, PhD, and Lawrence Calhoun, PhD, in the mid-1990s. They found that contrary ... [Read more now]

Why do we still not “get” anxiety?

By |2022-07-18T12:52:41+10:00November 10th, 2015|Anxiety|

Today, depression is widely recognised and understood in Australia. People have been educated to pick up tell-tale signs so that professional help can be accessed quickly. There is less resistance to seeking help for depression today by both males and females. Moreover, it appears that seeking treatment for depression is viewed as an intelligent choice, ... [Read more now]

Men suffer from anxiety too.

By |2022-07-18T12:53:01+10:00September 24th, 2015|Anxiety|

Today, people openly speak about their personal experiences with mental health issues. Governments and health agencies supply an abundance of useful facts about conditions like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and panic attacks. It is notable that men have not benefitted from this open discussion about mental health issues nor the number of proven, effective ... [Read more now]

I ONLY HEARD ABOUT IT!

By |2022-07-15T11:50:25+10:00August 11th, 2014|Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)|

Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) is a condition that is caused by a traumatic life event.  Typical events that precipitate PTSD include: Colliding with another car Your house burning  down Your business being robbed at gunpoint You being the victim of an assault War is another common precipitator.  Since the Vietnam War, we have become aware that ... [Read more now]

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