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Does ‘Healthy Boundaries’ Sound a bit unfamiliar? Boundaries Help Us to Maintain Healthy Relationships & Improve Self-Esteem

Boundaries may be conceptualized differently by individuals, however essentially speaking to the concept of implementing a form of ‘limit’ between or around individuals...
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Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (POCS) on Mental Health and Well-being of Women?

The evidence suggests that women with PCOS have higher rates of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorders. PCOS is shown to be a...
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What Does Depression Look Like?

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...
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Why is it important to look around in Melbourne for the best-suited psychologist for my individual needs?

The therapeutic alliance is considered one of the most important aspect of the therapeutic process and can play a significant part in your treatment outcomes. Research...
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How to Deal with Low Mood and Anxiety During Lockdowns?

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

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

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

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...
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What are the Common Triggers of Anxiety?

Anxiety is characterised by feelings of excessive worry or fear, resulting in avoidance behaviours and disruption to our daily life. Whilst avoidance may provide...

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