Navigating Holiday Stress: Strategies for Adults and Children By Susan George
We know that the holiday season is typically associated with joy and happiness. However, for many individuals, it can also bring about mental distress, including stress. According to Ellen Braaten, PhD, the holidays can be a mix of joy and stress. Festive holidays aren't happy or healthy for everyone. For some people, they mean long to-do lists, family tension or...
Understanding Insomnia and Its Treatment – Why Can’t I Sleep? By Susan George
Night-time sleep disturbances manifest in various ways, with individuals experiencing trouble sleeping in distinct forms. Some struggle with the challenge of initially falling asleep, while others find themselves awakened during the night and unable to return to slumber. Still, there are those who face the issue of frequent awakenings throughout the night. Insomnia, is a persistent challenge involving difficulty falling asleep...
What is Binge Eating Disorder? Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options: By Susan George
Eating Disorders in General
Eating disorders are severe mental health conditions that impact individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or background. Those affected by eating disorders employ disordered eating behaviours as a means of managing challenging emotions or situations. These behaviours can encompass various patterns, such as restricting food intake, consuming excessive amounts of food in one sitting, engaging in...
What is ‘Wear it Purple’ Day all about? By Susan George
‘Wear it Purple” Day (based in Australia) occurs this year on Friday 25th August and is a day for the whole community to go purple in support of LGBTQIA+ youth, and to stand out against bullying and discrimination. It was founded by 2 students Kate Hudson & Scott Williams who saw the high rates LGBTQI+ people at risk and has changed...
How Do Senior Adults Cope with Loneliness? By Susan George
In a world where unprecedented connectivity allows plans to be made, rearranged, or cancelled within minutes through texting alone, and the ability to converse with loved ones even continents away, occurs simply via “WhatsApp or Messenger”, the irony remains that a significant prevalence of social isolation and loneliness persists among elderly Australians over 65yrs.
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How Do Peer Relationships Influence Teenagers During High School? By Susan George
Being a teen in high school, friendships and your mates are seriously important. High school isn't just about classes and textbooks – it's like this buzzing universe of chatting, chilling with your mates, and building those friendships. The connections you build right now can totally mould who you are, sway the decisions you make, and give you that awesome feeling...
How do couples remain together even after infidelity? Rebuilding trust after cheating. By Susan George
Picture this: You find out your partner has been unfaithful, and your world feels like it's crashing down. The pain, anger, and betrayal can be overwhelming, leaving you questioning everything you thought you knew about your relationship. Infidelity is emotionally devastating, with serious negative consequences for both parties involved. It also raises many questions. Should you stay? Will things ever...
How Do I Know That I Have Social Anxiety Or Am I Just Shy? By Susan George
Do you find yourself anxious about being judged by others? Are you frequently self-conscious in typical social scenarios? Does the thought of meeting new people make you fearful or uneasy? If these emotions have persisted for a minimum of 6 months and are interfering with your ability to perform everyday activities, like engaging with colleagues or classmates, you might be...
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...