Research continues to show that gender and sexuality diverse (LGBTIAQ+*) folks experience disproportionately high levels of trauma, poorer mental...
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What Anxiety in kids looks like
Anxiety in kids can show up in a variety of ways As a parent, you may have noticed that your child sometimes feels anxious or worried about certain...
Setting boundaries during the holiday season
This time of year things can get really busy. Lots of Christmas functions, ended of year events, family gatherings, secret Santa gifts to buy,...
Thoughts aren’t facts
Thoughts are not facts. Did you know our brains don’t always tell us the truth? It’s important not to believe everything we think. This can be...
New ADHD Guidelines – Key Take Aways
The Australian ADHD Professionals Association recently released evidence-based clinical guidelines for ADHD. Below is a brief summary of some of the...
What are Panic Attacks? 5 things not to say when someone is having a panic attack.
Panic attacks can have a major impact on the mental health and well-being of those who experience them. Did you know that panic attacks can be a...
Self-harm is not attention seeking behaviour.
Is someone who self-harms being dramatic or attention seeking? The idea of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), often referred to as self-harm can stir...
Alcohol and depression
Alcohol and depression have a complex relationship. At first, when you drink alcohol, you're likely to feel good. You may feel relaxed, confident,...
Infant Mental Health
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity and reminder to discuss the importance of babies’ mental health, as well as some of the issues...
Supporting Gender Diverse and Sexuality Diverse Young People.
Getting Pronouns Right and much more. Society is becoming more aware of gender diversity and sexuality diversity, and more people are beginning to...
Depression: what does it look like and feel like?
We all feel down from time to time, and we might even use the word “depressed” to describe these moods. So what’s the difference between...
New year’s resolutions don’t work.
It’s the season when we start making goals for the new year, and well let’s face it, who doesn’t want some new goals and things to achieve after the...