Goal Setting in Therapy
Goal setting usually happens early in therapy and helps to focus clients and therapists. But what is a therapy goal, what…
What Causes Low Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem might not be as simple as our perception of our ability to achieve life goals and our overall self-liking (more…
Adolescent and Adult Depression Differences
It’s well-recognised in psychology that depression comes in various forms. Moreover, adult and adolescent depression are closely related but show important…
Signs someone is struggling with mental health
When someone is struggling with mental health problems there are several signs that can be both felt by the person (from…
Depression test – the way we speak?
The impact of depression is felt by over 1.5 million Australians every year (264 million individuals worldwide), and the early testing…
Mental Burnout Symptoms
Burnout, while not technically a mental disorder, will affect most people at some stage in their careers. It is often conceptualised…
Sugary Drinks Linked to Depression?
High consumption of sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages may not only be a potential player in the global obesity epidemic, but it might…
What are the 4 Ps in therapy Formulation?
The 4 Ps of therapy is a model used to conceptualize the formulation and treatment of the presenting problem (the fifth…
Tic Disorders – Psychologist or Medications?
Tic disorders can be distressing and disruptive conditions characterized by rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic motor movements and vocalizations known as tics. These…
Adolescence Cannabis use – Mental Health problems later?
While cannabis use is prevalent and may be perceived as harmless by some, especially among adolescents, it’s essential to recognise the…