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What is Chronic Disease Management?
Sep 08, 2021
Any health issue that lasts more than a year and requires ongoing treatment is classified as a chronic health condition. Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the world, plus they are associated with the growing healthcare...Depression: Summarising Basic Information
Sep 07, 2021
The subject of Depression is mired in misconceptions about what a depressive disorder 'is' and its 'causes', which may create uncertainty in choosing appropriate treatment. As we all aim to help people with depression, and their loved ones and carers...Depression Through an Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity Lens
Aug 24, 2021
Depression is a mental health disorder, diagnosed when feelings of low mood combined with a loss of interest in engaging in normal activities become severe and cause significant impacts on daily life. According to the World Health Organization, more...Understanding Underlying or Causal Factors as the Target for Change
Aug 23, 2021
We are usually aware of current factors in our life responsible for mental health issues such as depression, emotional eating, addictions or dysfunctional relationships. However, these 'stressors' may merely serve as 'triggers' while the actual 'distal...How Breathwork Can Help With Stress Management
Aug 17, 2021
Stress, anxiety and depression can result in the malfunction of breathing due to our emotional mood or mindset. Breathing is an involuntary action of a physiological process to take in the air and utilise the oxygen on inhalation and expel the carbon...Dealing With Childhood Trauma
Aug 13, 2021
Some traumatic experiences cause physical injuries that heal in time. However, many forms of childhood trauma leave a deep emotional scar that time alone can never heal. Adverse childhood experiences pose a threat to a child's safety, and the effects...All About Remedial Massage
Aug 12, 2021
What is Remedial Massage? There are many variations within this style of massage, however, the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) defines remedial massage therapy as 'a massage based application used to treat a number of conditions affecting...COVID-19 Impact on the Body
Aug 12, 2021
Our bodies are designed to move! There is no way around this. Unfortunately, since we have been hit with the COVID-19 pandemic, not to mention the effects of quarantine, our lives have become even more sedentary. Where before we actually had to walk...What is Childhood Trauma?
Aug 11, 2021
Ever wondered why some children are fearful, distant, aggressive, extremely quiet, or suffer from nightmares or psychiatric disorders? These are some indicators of childhood trauma. Children rely on their parents, as well as other household members, for...How a Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapist Can Help You Reprogram Your Mind Support
Aug 04, 2021
What is Trauma? Trauma is a response to any experience we have in which our choice has been taken away from us, where it leads to physical or emotional pain. There are many different types of distressing events that we can experience that can cause...How to Move Through Your Anxiety and Into Freedom
Aug 03, 2021
A few years after the sudden death of my nine-year-old son, I was stopped at a red light when I felt a wave of anxiety move over me. My heart began to race, my mouth went dry and within a few seconds, I felt a panic set in. At the time, I did not know...Gestalt Therapy for Grief & Loss
Nov 17, 2020
Grief is like a necrotic tissue. It's dangerous as it can affect the whole being of a person as necrosis does to living tissues in the body. Unless one's grief is directly addressed, healing can never take place. Gestalt therapy is a unique approach...Depression & Gestalt Therapy
Nov 09, 2020
Contrary to how others would often perceive depression as feelings of sadness going out of bounds, this condition is deeply-rooted in several factors and may lead to an array of physical conditions if not addressed immediately. The good news is that...7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Jun 01, 2020
Does the winter chill make you feel down for some reason? That’s because it’s a SAD (seasonal affective disorder) time and the sky is darker than other days, making you want to slip under the covers and do nothing all day. Unfortunately, inactivity...Study: Part of the Brain Linked to Multiple Mental Illnesses
Jul 05, 2019
We're learning more about mental illness every day. And what's fascinated researchers for a while now, is that half of the people who have one mental illness also experience another one at the same time. So you might have anxiety with depression - which...What is Social Prescribing?
May 15, 2019
Last week while in the UK, I was invited to attend a forum on "social prescribing". This is a hot topic among mental health circles. But what is social prescribing, and should we have more of it in Australia? What is social prescribing? While there...Happy New Year: World Happiness Report 2018
Jan 01, 2019
Happy New Year! 2018 has been a blast, and hopefully 2019 will also be the same. But the past year has certainly had its ups and downs, and in terms of happiness, how did it do? You'll be chuffed to know that Australia ranks among the world's happiest...Report: Youth Mental Illness on the Rise
Dec 12, 2018
Mental illness is on the rise in Australia - and around the world. And, alarmingly, new research shows mental illness rates in young people are rising too. In fact, one in four young Australians will experience a serious mental health problem. Like...Survey: 40% of Australian Women Have Depression or Anxiety
Dec 11, 2018
A startling survey has revealed that 40% of Australian women have depression and anxiety. It found that women aged 18-35 have the highest anxiety scores -and social media could be the culprit. The Jean Hailes Women's Health Survey 2017 questioned more...Research Discovers Rural Kids Deal Better with Stress
Aug 13, 2018
Kids who grow up in the city without pets are more at risk of developing mental illness. A new University of Colorado study also found children raised in the country with lots of animals and a dusty environment are more resilient to stress. Published...
