Navigating the teen years is never easy, but for some, it is harder than others. With over 75 million people globally diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum and over one billion identifying as neurodivergent, support for teenagers who are part of this community is crucial. Neurodivergent people are three times more...
Written by Monica Rottmann Anxiety and depression are serious problems. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1 in 6 Australians are currently suffering from some form of anxiety disorder (which includes depression). That’s 3.3 million people suffering from a mental disorder that severely impairs...
So much of the current trends in psychology and mental health revolve around the importance of a positive outlook and a positive mindset. In fact, it’s something I have written about extensively myself, with a strong message around the importance of reframing and finding the...
The world is a big place. It’s huge, in fact, and crammed full of people. It’s so full that housing prices are skyrocketing, our morning commutes are maddening and this lonely little planet is getting fuller by the minute. We are also living in a...
According to The Australian Influencer Marketing Council (AiMCO), recent reports have incorrectly indicated that: ‘influencers won’t be paid for posts advertising: skincare, sunscreens, protein powders, vitamins, supplements, skincare for acne, medicines and skin lightening products.’ However, the updated TGA does not ban promotion of these items...
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has urgently called on governments to relieve pressure on psychology waiting lists by restructuring Medicare, instituting new service incentive payments for GPs managing mental health conditions and making longer telephone consultations a permanent fixture of telehealth....
Written by Dr Celin Gelgec Clinical Psychologist and Director at Melbourne Wellbeing Group While we are learning to live with COVID-19 and adjust to our new normal, people with OCD are on high alert and need longer to rebuild their stamina and re-adjust to life. This applies...
Opinion piece written by Jay Ibrahim The recent Omicron threat, and the long-standing coronavirus pandemic over the past two years, has stretched medical resources to the limit, and it is no different when it comes to allied health. The pandemic in Australia has illuminated the need for...
Research shows that Lifeline’s Crisis Text service is reaching entirely new groups of Australians in distress and at high risk of suicide. Since 2019, Lifeline has provided Australia’s only Crisis Text helpline, providing support to people in psychological distress. Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from...
By Raylee Huggett Scenario You’ve advertised to fill a role and among the candidates you have received are two outstanding applicants. Both have very similar qualifications and career backgrounds. One of the candidates had worked in similar roles to the one required, with great results. When interviewed,...