From the Desk of Renee Mill:
Feel the fear and do it anyway
I almost did not go to New York as planned this past January. There was this wonderful opportunity of a speaking tour in Los Angeles and New York, and yet I felt like backing out.... [Read more now]
Do holidays cure anxiety?
We all look forward to our holidays. By November of each year (in the Southern Hemisphere) we are counting the days till summer holidays are upon us. In fact, many people report that they feel... [Read more now]
2015 Psychology Week Survey Report
As part of its commitment to promoting community mental health awareness and psychological well-being, the APS commissioned a stress and well-being survey of Australians. This survey provided the opportunity to examine five years of data... [Read more now]
Managing anxiety without fear, drugs or therapy
What an honour that award winning author and journalist, Jill Margo saw fit to publicise my work in the Australian Financial Review. Click here to read. To order your copy now, please call 02 9328 5899.... [Read more now]
Fighting anxiety after a terror attack
The world is trembling under the wave of terror we have been experiencing for the past decade. It may have started in the Middle East but now it is at our door. We may have... [Read more now]
Why do we still not “get” 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... [Read more now]
The link between anxiety and suicide
Last week was Mental Health Week in Australia. It was well advertised and frequently covered by the media. Q & A, which is the most popular debating forum on TV, devoted their Monday night session... [Read more now]
EASY WAYS TO MANAGE ANXIETY
Here's an article I wrote for today's edition of News.com.au on 4 easy ways to manage anxiety. I hope you find some useful tips.
Men suffer from anxiety too.
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... [Read more now]
The art of validating an anxious child
Most parents care deeply about their children. Literally, they work 24/7 to provide for their children’s physical and emotional needs. One area of difficulty for parents is to be calm and loving when their child... [Read more now]