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...

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14 Jul Identifying Signs of Depression and Treatment Options

Posted at 07:42h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Mental Health, Psychology Help by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Depression is not about just ‘feeling down’ and presents with a number of emotional and behavioural symptoms that interferes with daily life and interpersonal relationships....