Depression Archives - Page 2 of 2 - New Directions Australia

What is Self-Compassion and How Can it Improve Our Mental-Wellbeing? By Susan George

We all have experiences in life that are difficult, painful, or challenging. Our internal voice can be harsh, judging us for our perceived shortcomings and mistakes. Instead of getting caught up in self-criticism or negative thinking patterns, self-compassion encourages us to approach ourselves with kindness and explore constructive ways to address our challenges. As Dr Kristin Neff (Educational Psychologist) states, "Self-compassion...

By management@ndpsych.com.auMental Wellbeing, Psychology PracticeInnercritic, Self-compassion, mentalhealth_family, mentalhealthperth, mentalhealthservice, mentalhealthaustralia, Anxiety, Depression, Mentalhealthmatters, Mental health, Self-care

How do you Foster a more Inclusive Society: To Combat Mental Health Stigmatisation? By Susan George

Mental health stigmatisation poses a significant obstacle for individuals grappling with various mental health conditions, such as PTSD, schizophrenia, severe depression, and many others. Stigma, fuelled by misconceptions, fear, and negative stereotypes, results in discrimination and social exclusion - something we often hear from our clients. Overcoming this challenge and creating an inclusive society demands collaborative efforts from individuals, communities,...

By management@ndpsych.com.auMental Wellbeing, Psychology PracticeTogetherWeHeal, BreakTheStigma, perthpsychologists, perthpsychology, perthmentalhealth, mentalhealth_family, mentalhealthperth, perthcouplestherapy, perthfamilytherapy, perthbusiness, Anxiety, Depression, Mentalhealthmatters, Mental health

WORLD BIPOLAR DAY – 30th March – How Do I Learn To Live With Bipolar?

How Do I Learn To Live With Bipolar? Practical Steps For Individuals And Families What is bipolar? Bipolar is an umbrella term to describe a group of mental health conditions that cause extreme fluctuations in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. If you have bipolar disorder, your mood is likely to go through extreme highs (known as mania or hypomania)...

By netplanetDepersonalisation, Mental Wellbeing, Psychology PracticeMania, Bipolar, Bipolar Disorder, Family, Bipolar Australia, Depression

Are You Spending Too Much Time On Social Media

How much time do you spend checking your phone? And how much of that time is spent on social media? Social media can help us to feel connected with friends, however spending too much time on it can negatively affect our wellbeing. “Six months of social media binging can lead to depression”, says a new study by Dr Brian Primack (professor of public...

By netplanetNews, Psychology Practice#healthy balance, #social connection, #addiction, #withdrawal, #social media, #compulsive behaviour, #inadequate, #sleep issues, #internet addiction, Anxiety, Depression

How will your life look like post COVID—19?

Identifying What’s Important: If we were to take a positive perspective on COVID-19, it’s vital to identify what is really important to us. This is different for each of us, and its good to reflect upon what the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown had upon you, and what you now value more than you did previously? What we have seen...

By Chandra Shekhar PandeyNewsAdjustment, CBT, Coping, Exercise, Health, Post-Covid, Reset, Reflection, Self-esteem, Stress, Well-being, Work, covid 19, Anxiety, Depression, Covid, Mindset, Mental health

Is Self-harming becoming more prevalent?

Self-harm is more common than many people realise. It’s when a person deliberately hurts themselves through some form of self-injury, often cutting, but also: Scratching one’s own skin repeatedly Picking at scabs so they don’t heal Burning oneself with cigarettes and other items Biting, bruising or hitting themselves Head-banging A common misconception about self-harm is that it’s an attempt at suicide....

By Chandra Shekhar PandeySelf HarmingSupport, Anxiety, Hopelessness, Depression, Suicide, Motivation, Self-harm, Mindfulness, Self-Cutting, Covid, Mindset, Therapy, Healing, Psychology, Mentalhealthmatters, Mental health, Self-care

How Can We Be More Positive?

There’s literally an epidemic of negative talk, and depression that many of us are experiencing/observing all around us – made worse by COVID. Are we being manipulated by the media and social media platforms where the vast majority of the content generated is generally one of fear, doom and gloom, and/or of scarcity? Rarely televising happiness, joy, and inspiration…? And by doing...

By Chandra Shekhar PandeyMental WellbeingAnxiety, Depression, Motivation, Mindfulness, Covid, Mindset, Inspiration, Therapy, Healing, Psychology, Mentalhealthmatters, Mental health, Self-care, Positive

Depression

What is Self-Compassion and How Can it Improve Our Mental-Wellbeing? By Susan George

How do you Foster a more Inclusive Society: To Combat Mental Health Stigmatisation? By Susan George

WORLD BIPOLAR DAY – 30th March – How Do I Learn To Live With Bipolar?

How will your life look like post COVID—19?

Is Self-harming becoming more prevalent?

How Can We Be More Positive?

About Us:

Website Support:

Call Us:

08 9248 7852

North Perth Practice: