Why are men struggling with mental health
There are great campaigns to raise awareness about men’s biological health, but less focus on their mental health. This is unfortunate,…
Why do I go to bed too late – bedtime procrastination
Bedtime procrastination, also known as “revenge bedtime procrastination”, is a phenomenon that describes the intentional delay of going to bed, even…
What are the 4 stages of Negative Thinking?
Why our minds seem to navigate on autopilot with automatic thoughts, sometimes having negative automatic thoughts? Well, it’s not just a…
Depression and Social Isolation
Depression, often leading to social isolation, is a mental health condition characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in…
How to Feel Less Lonely?
Loneliness isn’t just about being physically alone; it’s the difference between the amount of social interactions we want and what we…
Understanding Resilience: Are We Less Resilient Than We Assume?
Resilience is a concept that helps individuals maintain positive adaptation after facing significant life challenges. Initial research focused on children who…
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…
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…