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 to depression and suicide prevention. In fact, it seemed that Mental Health Week generally was focused on giving information about ... [Read more now]
Psychoanalytic theories go a long way to explaining the roots of anxiety. For example, attachment theorists explain that it is essential for a mother to attach to her baby from birth. If a mother does not attach to her newborn, that baby may develop an insecure attachment which will manifest later in life as anxiety, ... [Read more now]
Until recently, suffering from a mental illness was kept secret. Families walked around with a hidden shame. Today, more than ever, there is discussion about suicide, depression, anxiety and all forms of mental illness. Australia, in general, has supported awareness campaigns and funded Medicare sessions for psychologists. There is a lot more they could do ... [Read more now]
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]
