Mental health is a key component of our overall health and well-being. At the same time, research shows that it is one of the most pressing health-related issues we face today (World Health Organisation, 2013). The Australian Government website, HealthDirect, suggests that one in every five Australians experience a mental health condition in any given year …
Psychologist vs Psychiatrist – what’s the difference? Read More »
Our culture tells us that one of the most important relationships is the mother-daughter relationship. We’re expected to have a relationship that consists of heartfelt Mother’s Day cards, hour-long girl chats on the phone, and all the other works. However, many mother-daughter relationships don’t look like the romanticised movie version of family. Even relationships that …
Toxic Mother-Daughter Relationships: 4 Strategies to Fix Yours Read More »
Sometimes, you may not even notice that you have anxiety. You might think those small habits that are coping mechanisms are normal. But they could be self-destructive. That’s why it’s important to take a step back and assess if you’re self-medicating as a result of anxiety. Anxiety Defined Anxiety is a term used to describe …
People often associate separation anxiety with children and pets. However, adults can also experience anxiety when separated from the people they care about. Divorces, breakups, separations, and even long work hours can lead to separation anxiety in adults. The feelings of anxiety that arise can interfere with your ability to get things done. You may …
Separation Anxiety in Adults: Five Powerful Tips to Overcome It Read More »
As far as traditional gender norms go in the nuclear family, men are the breadwinners and dominant force in the relationship, while women are the homemakers and submissive. But what happens when this dynamic flips on its head? Enter female-led relationships, which are becoming a popular way for men and women to explore power as …
Many of us have been working from home during the pandemic, but now restrictions are beginning to ease and businesses are welcoming staff back into shared work environments. While we may be looking forward to this, we may also feel a bit hesitant or anxious about going back to in-office work. Feeling anxious is not …
Anxiety and transitioning back to the workplace – 5 Traps to be aware of Read More »
When relationships end, people can experience a wide range of emotions, like sadness, anger, or even fear. Even when the relationship wasn’t particularly happy, people might still suffer its loss with feelings that could be best described as grief. It’s not uncommon for people who have recently broken up to feel relieved and enthusiastic about …
Things That Could Help You Get Over A Breakup At Home Read More »
Finally! After months of emotional suffering, anger, bargaining, and uncontrollable crying, you reach the final stage of relationship grief – acceptance. This is the point where, even though you might still miss them, you’ve finally come to terms with your breakup and are ready to move on. The ‘acceptance’ stage is mostly about integrating loss, …
What happens when you stop bargaining because you realise that all hope is lost and there’s no way you’re going to get back with your ex? On the one hand, you’re forced to come to terms with your new reality, the one in which your significant other no longer exists. In essence, this realisation helps …
Losing your significant other – regardless of the reason – is overwhelming. Some might even argue that breakups can be traumatising enough to throw you into an emotional rollercoaster. Knowing that they are no longer there for you will break your heart into a million pieces. So you struggle in a state of hopelessness and …
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