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25 Apr Identity Lost? Melbourne Psychologists Explore Existentialism

Posted at 06:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Grief and Loss, Making Decisions, Panic Attack Symptoms, Relationship Breakup, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Losing your sense of self can be disorienting and deeply unsettling. For many, it emerges during major life transitions, the end of a relationship, burnout, or through a gradual erosion of self-awareness over time. This identity confusion may appear as indecisiveness, people-pleasing, or the sense...

15 May Dealing with Stress in the Workplace: Why Am I Feeling Anxious and Unable to Stop Thinking About Work??

Posted at 14:17h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Communication Difficulties, Depression Treatment, Emotional Dysregulation, Making Decisions, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Sleep Problems, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Experiencing anxiety and persistent work-related thoughts can stem from multiple factors, including elevated stress levels, heavy workloads, looming deadlines, or a fear of not meeting expectations. Let's delve into effective ways to manage workplace stress, identify and understand common anxiety triggers in a work setting,...

18 Jan Reflecting on the Covid-19 Lockdown and Impact on Mental Health & Motivation Post-Lockdown

Posted at 10:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polyvagal Theory, Self-Compassion, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

During the COVID, it was no doubt as the lockdowns tracked along, the more evident that our mood, energy levels, motivation, hope, interest in usual activities, increased feelings of frustration and anger and thoughts including “what is the point” …started to heighten. These strategies will assist...

12 Dec Postnatal Depression: Navigating the Transition to Motherhood

Posted at 10:43h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, PCOS & Women's Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Stress and Anxiety, Women’s Health by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

The early weeks and months of motherhood can be a very tough and difficult time. It often comes with emotional confusion and overload for mothers. During this time, mothers experience significant changes. This transformation is called Matrescence. ...

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05 Sep How to Tame the Inner Critic and Cultivate Self-Compassion

Posted at 10:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Self-Compassion, Stress and Anxiety, Women’s Health by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Self-compassion is based on three principles- being aware of our own pain and suffering (whatever that may be and look like), acknowledging that pain and suffering, whilst difficult is a shared human experience, and then directing feelings of kindness and care towards ourselves as we...

25 Sep What Does Depression Look Like?

Posted at 11:30h in Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

One thing we know is that depression is not caused by one single factor. There is a multitude of factors that can play a part in the onset and maintenance of depressive episodes. Depression is characterised by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or...

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28 Aug How to Deal with Low Mood and Anxiety During Lockdowns?

Posted at 07:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, NDIS Psychologists, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our lives and mental health. Many of us continue to face difficulties in a range of domains including work, family, and caring, to name only a few. These ongoing challenges can...

01 Aug What does Depression look like amid Covid-19 and the impact of the Lockdown?

Posted at 07:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Depression has been found to increase our feeling of loneliness during COVID lockdowns. It's also been found to significantly reduce our sense of feeling connected to our loved ones. Individuals have described finding a complete lack of motivation in doing usual daily interests, even hobbies or...

19 Jun How to Know When to See a Psychologist During More Challenging Times?

Posted at 07:00h in Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Mental Health, Online Psychologist and Telehealth, Psychology Help by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

It is really important to know the warning signs that everything is not okay. We discuss a few reasons why individuals reach out to a skilled psychologist to explore proven strategies to assist in restoring greater life satisfaction and balance....

05 Jun How Can Sleep Problems Can Impact Our Functioning & Activities of Daily Living?

Posted at 07:00h in Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Sleep Problems, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Being tired and not sleeping well disrupts genes that govern circadian rhythm, effectively reducing your ability to perform a task. The lack of sleep reduces activity in your hippocampus – the memory centre of the brain. Research has also shown lack of sleep to affect...