We all get weird thoughts sometimes. These thoughts come into our minds. Then they go away. We move on with our day. We have all been in situations where we do things over and over like checking the lights or the door a few times. This is normal.. For people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) these thoughts and actions don’t simply...
By the time December arrives, many people notice the same pattern. Your calendar fills up. Your thoughts speed up. And your mind feels louder than usual even when you’re trying to rest. You might find yourself lying awake running through lists. Or feeling irritated by small things. Or wondering why, at a time that’s meant to feel joyful, you mostly feel...
The rise of platforms designed to be endlessly engaging has shaped the way an entire generation experiences connection, approval and identity. Even adults recognise how easy it is to fall into patterns of checking notifications without thinking. For teenagers, whose sense of self is still forming, the emotional pull of these interactions can feel even more intense. From 10 December 2025,...
When dealing with mental health challenges day-to-day, spotting personal progress can be difficult. Changes tend to happen gradually, making them easy to miss. The focus often stays on what still feels hard rather than noticing what has shifted. There's often an expectation that mental health progress means feeling happy or calm most of the time. That's not quite how it works....
Most people know what it feels like to lie awake at night worrying about money. The quiet dread of checking the bank balance after an unexpected expense or standing in the grocery aisle worrying about the cost of groceries. Thinking about money can stir up a mix of emotions, and it’s more than just numbers. In Australia and across the...
Do you wake up feeling you are ready to take on the day? Or do you find yourself hitting the snooze button, feeling unmotivated? Motivation may come and go, and it can be influenced by factors such as stress, mood, and life events. However one approach often overlooked is gratitude. For years, gratitude was often misunderstood. Many saw it as a...
Have you ever stared at your to-do list, feeling completely stuck, unable to begin even though you know exactly what needs doing? Do you find yourself sitting at your desk, thinking about starting a task, yet somehow hours pass by with nothing accomplished? Perhaps you've experienced the frustration of watching deadlines approach while feeling powerless to overcome the invisible barrier...
It's natural to feel worried from time to time; however, our anxious thoughts can sometimes be unhelpful. Our emotions, thoughts, and actions are all linked, constantly affecting one another. Unfortunately, we may develop thoughts or behaviour patterns that affects our well-being. These negative thought patterns can affect how we feel, which can, in turn, affect how we think and behave,...
As a parent, you’ve probably experienced the heartbreak of watching your child deal with disappointment. Maybe it was the tears after losing a game match, the disappointment of not making it onto the school play, or the sadness that came with a cancelled birthday party. In those moments, it’s normal to want to protect your child from pain, to make...
It’s a quiet evening. Your teenager sits in their room, phone in hand, scrolling endlessly. Her phone pings with notifications from group chats and social media. They seem “connected” to the world, yet they seem distant at home.You wonder: Why does my child feel so lonely despite being more connected than ever? As a parent, this question may tug at your...
