How to Help Someone Who is Suicidal

Suicide. It’s a topic that many people shy away from talking about. But with eight people on average killing themselves every day in Australia – and many more attempting to do so – it’s a conversation we need to be having. It’s important to know how to identify suicidal tendencies and how to respond to […]

How to Tell If Someone Might Be Considering Suicide

With suicide affecting millions of Australians every year, it’s important to know how to recognise the warning signs in the people around you. If you or someone you know is having suicidal tendencies, don’t hesitate to call 000. If you’re concerned about a loved one but aren’t sure whether they’re at risk of suicide, it’s […]

What to Do When Your Psychologist Sucks

Deciding to see a psychologist is a great first step towards overcoming your mental health problems. But it’s important that you find someone who suits your needs and makes you feel comfortable. So, what do you do if one day you realise that your psych kind of sucks? While this situation can be frustrating, you […]

What is a Psychologist?

Almost everyone has heard something about psychologists before. You might have seen the movie Anger Management with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. You know, the one where an unethical therapist pretends to steal a man’s girlfriend in order to teach him how to cope with stress. Or perhaps you know someone who has been to […]

What to Do Between Sessions with Your Psychologist

So you’re going to regular therapy sessions and finding that they’re really helping you work through your mental health problems. But what do you do on those days or weeks between sessions? How do you make sure you keep up the progress when you’re not in your psychologists office? There are a number of ways […]

3 Things You Should Know About Couples Therapy

Couples therapy. You know, the cliché thing from romantic comedies that characters scoff and roll their eyes at? At best, it’s used as comic relief. At worst, it’s shown as an embarrassing sign of a failed relationship. But both of these assumptions are far from the truth. While the movies might make you think otherwise, […]

2 Simple Breathing Techniques to Help You Through Anxious Moments

If you suffer from anxiety, you have probably experienced moments of intense fear and worry. When these feelings hit, it can be hard to know what to do to make it go away. While unfortunately there is no ‘cure’ for anxiety, mindfulness and breathing techniques can help bring you calm during these difficult times. If […]

What is Mindfulness and How Can It Help My Mental Health?

‘Mindfulness’ is a term that you may have heard quite a lot recently. But it’s more than just a trendy new thing to try; it can actually help to bring calm into your life. Some of the most successful people in the world – such as Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney and Kobe Bryant – credit […]