Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

What Is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?

Jul 20, 2022

Through dialectical behaviour therapy, you can improve your coping skills or assist a friend or family member who is currently faced with intense emotions. It is a powerful therapeutic tool that, regardless of a person's age, has been shown to be successful...

A Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Jul 18, 2022

Does it feel like something else is controlling your mind and body, forcing you to engage in negative thoughts and behaviours that prevent you from progressing towards your goals? You are not alone. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has grown...

Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

Mar 07, 2022

As COVID-19 spreads further each day, mental health support becomes increasingly important. Maintaining mental health during a pandemic can help prevent injuries, as a recent cross-sectional study of post-COVID-19 patients discovered that approximately...

The MIND Diet: A Beginner's Guide

Jan 17, 2022

The MIND diet is an important tool for protecting your brain health as you age. Following the diet closely may help reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, by up to 53%. Gradually making changes to your eating habits and replacing...

Hypochondria (Illness Anxiety Disorder): Are You Really Sick?

Dec 08, 2021

Is excessive worrying about your health causing you psychological distress? This despite the fact that you've been told by your doctor that you show no signs of illness and are perfectly fine? If so, you could be suffering from a mental health disorder...

What is Dementia?: Symptoms, Causes & Diagnosis

Dec 02, 2021

Dementia is not considered a disease itself, but rather an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms that appear when the brain is damaged in some way. The term dementia comes from Latin words that mean "without mind". Dementia comes in many forms; Alzheimer's...

Body Image Disorders: Is Looking Good Really That Important?

Nov 30, 2021

Body image disorders usually start in adolescence, when body changes that occur during puberty can be a big source of distress and a reason for constantly comparing oneself with others. Body dissatisfaction may lead to body image disorders that affect...

Indecision, Indecision...: Everything You Need to Know About Being Indecisive

Nov 10, 2021

Are you indecisive? You may be wondering how to tell if you are or what that means. Well, perhaps we should start with what it means to be decisive first and then go from there. When you are decisive, what you choose to do is a choice that has been...

What Are Bipolar Disorders?

Oct 22, 2021

Individuals with bipolar disorders often experience extreme shifts in mood that can interfere with relationships, education, career goals, and their daily life as a whole. A bipolar disorder is also known as bipolar affective disorder or manic-depressive...

Understanding Affective Disorders

Oct 14, 2021

Anyone you know experiencing emotional distress or having a depressed mood? Chances are that person is suffering from an affective disorder. This term includes a wide range of mental illnesses, including panic disorder and social phobia that could...

All You Need to Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder

Oct 13, 2021

Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how an individual experiences the world. Autism can be seen as a difference in brain wiring, which impacts a person's ability to experience, understand and process information.

Phobia Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Agoraphobia

Sep 28, 2021

What is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is a severe anxiety disorder that many people don't realize they have. It's a fear of places and situations where it is hard to escape or get help if something bad happens. People with agoraphobia often feel like they...

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...

NEAD: What is it? And Are You Suffering?

Aug 11, 2021

Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder, which is a form of FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) according to the specialist Neurological Consultant I spoke to, is as common out there as MS. So how is it that when I have spoken to GP's they do not know what...

All You Need to Know About Phobias

Jul 19, 2021

Do you fear going outdoors? Do you get a panic attack when you're in crowded spaces? Have you missed countless family trips to the Melbourne Star because of your fear of heights? The persistent fear of a situation, place, object or activity without...

Meet the Healers: Paul Cohen

Jan 15, 2021

Who is Paul Cohen? Are you stuck in a cycle of problems and looking for a way out? Seeking the help of a professional life coach to identify what needs to be changed, especially in terms of your thought, communication and behavioural patterns, will...

How Much Do Mental Health Therapies Cost?

Sep 28, 2020

Our mind and body function together. Once our mental health goes downhill, our bodies will cease to function, and everything in life turns awry. Just like a machine, our minds require regular inspection. Seeing a specialist doesn't mean there is something...

Pro-tip: How to Quit Smoking with Natural Therapies

Feb 24, 2020

In Australia, over 23,000 people every year die from a smoking-related illness. Tobacco abuse costs Australians 21 billion dollars a year in health care, business and social costs, and passive smoking kills over 200 people a year, half of which are...

How to Handle a Panic Attack

Oct 10, 2016

There's the shortness of breath. The tightening in the chest. The intense fear of suffering a heart attack. The overwhelming sensation of not being able to breathe, and fretting if you ever will again. These are the common physical symptoms of panic...

Is psychology better than pills for back pain?

May 18, 2016

    Don’t like taking pills whenever your back plays up? Then you might be keen to know that a new study has found two psychological treatments can ease back pain better than pills!  Mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) were both...