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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.

Is Being Alone the Same as...

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...

Discover How Mindfulness Skills Can Transform Your Sleep Quality By Susan George

Are you struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you find that your mind is constantly racing, making it nearly impossible to get a good night's rest? You are not alone. Research shows that inadequate sleep is a common issue for four out of every ten Australians.  Sleep is incredibly important for our physical and mental health. Yet, sometimes it's...

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,...

Masking in Autism and its Consequences By Jess & James

What is masking?

Masking is the effort that is put in by people with autism to appear neurotypical – to “fit in”. While masking is very apparent in autism, it is important to note that many other neurodiverse conditions e.g. ADHD etc involve masking too. Some examples of masking include: Forcing or faking eye contact during conversations Imitating smiles and other...