Neuro-psychotherapy is a new and exciting theory which integrates neurobiology and psychotherapy. It is scientific and is based on the brain, its structure, the neurons and how it all wires together. Simply put, the brain develops from the bottom up and from the inside out. Specifically this means that the primitive brain is fully functional ... [Read more now]
Ongoing loneliness can have serious ramifications. It increases the chance of being depressed or anxious about social interactions, and being depressed or anxious can limit social interactions - exacerbating loneliness. Research has shown how loneliness impacts physical health via poorer sleep, more headache symptoms, increased stomach complaints and more frequent respiratory complaints. The result is ... [Read more now]
For many, the annual summer break is so welcome it's almost palpable. We lead such busy lives at breakneck speed so the opportunity to slow things down, recover and recharge the batteries is time that we relish. There is a common myth that the best way to approach this re-charge is to take time out, ... [Read more now]
Quirky. Has some odd habits. Quite controlling. These are inaccurate ways to describe a child or adolescent with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). As I discuss in this video, the nature of OCD is that it IS very distressing. It gets in the way of kids enjoying a normal life. People seek treatment because more and ... [Read more now]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not a quirk, a habit or a worry. It is an extremely distressing mental health problem. Sufferers can also feel deeply embarrassed and can have a tendency to suffer in silence because friends and family often don't understand what is going on. The greater people's understanding of OCD; the better ... [Read more now]
Around 3,000 Australians die by suicide every year, and more than 60,000 attempt to end their lives and this week, there are two days dedicated to acknowledge and do something about these devastating statistics. Monday 10th September is Suicide Prevention Day and Wednesday, 13 September is R U OK? Day. This day is dedicated to ... [Read more now]
Stop the stress caused by final exams Year 12 exams are a major source of stress for students, parents and families. Not only do high anxiety levels during this time impact on our youths’ well-being and performance in this high octane final year of secondary school, it can continue to affect mental health in the ... [Read more now]
Anxiety is enough of a battle in its own right, but did you also know it can mess with the way you communicate with – and interpret messages from – the people around you and society in general? Here’s how: 1. When you are anxious, you literally cannot think straight. Your thoughts get all entangled. ... [Read more now]
Best-selling author and Senior Clinical Psychologist Renee Mill explains the science of the anxious brain and how her program can help you manage anxiety in 90 days. You can take the first step to better mental health immediately and Alternatively, if you would like to know more, call ... [Read more now]
The first time I went for therapy, I had no idea what to expect and what the experience would be like. The only image I had was those found on TV, magazines and websites. The images on these platforms were good, but they did not portray therapy accurately. I was nervous and worried it would ... [Read more now]
