Mental Health

Anxiety 08 Mar 2023

What is hangxiety?

After a night out drinking you might wake up feeling anxious or worried about what happened the night before. This could include feeling on-edge or irritable and being unable to sleep or relax. If this is you, you’re not alone – ‘hangxiety’ is a common post-drinking experience, along with physical…

Depression 15 Dec 2022

Complete Guide to Depression

Depression is a common experience, with one in seven Australians experiencing depression in their lifetime. We go through a series of events that affect our mood and the way we perceive things. These experiences can sometimes have a negative impact. Or, we might even feel a little blue…

Family's Health 08 Dec 2022

Mental Health Plan Guide: How to Get Your Free Therapy Sessions

Being mentally healthy is a goal for all of us. But what is mentally healthy? Good mental health means more than the absence of symptoms. It is to have a positive outlook on life while properly dealing with the challenges that life inevitably might throw at you. A…

Children's Health 24 Nov 2022

Getting Help for an Anxiety Disorder

What is anxiety? Anxiety is something everyone experiences from time to time. It is a normal reaction to stress or a threat and can even be helpful in certain circumstances. Anxiety usually manifests in the form of fearful thoughts. Various people experience different levels…

Lungs 15 Oct 2021

Quitting smoking just got a whole lot easier

If you’re reading this, you may well be a smoker, and like 70% of smokers, you’re probably thinking about quitting. Again. You’re likely familiar with most of the options already out there – patches, gums, sprays, lozenges and prescription medicines. Unfortunately, while these have helped many…

Anxiety 07 Dec 2020

Anxiety & Depression: How Your Mental Health Professional Can Help

From time to time, most adults feel stressed, worried or sad. However, when these feelings last for long periods of time, such as days, weeks…

Mental Health 30 Oct 2020

Seeking a Psychologist? Here’s How a Mental Health Treatment Plan Can Help

If you are struggling with mental health issues, there is help available, and your sessions with a psychologist may attract a rebate from Medicare.  What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan and Why is it Important? A mental health treatment plan, or mental health care plan,…

Health News 28 Jun 2019

Social robots set for role in mental health treatment

Read about the use of robots on health and well-being outcomes worldwide as researched by the Queensland University of Technology.

Children's health 11 Feb 2019

What to Do When Your Child Wants to Quit Sport

“I quit.’’ A phrase that a child or young adult is likely to utter in front of a parent when it comes to continuing with the sport they are in. While never delightful for a parent to hear these words, there are multiple reasons…