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Building resilience and self-management

Let’s talk about all things resilience and self-management, two terms and concepts that have blown up in recent years.Resilience training and self-management techniques can drastically improve your personal life and work life, so let’s…
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The importance of role models

Think back to when you were a child. Who did you want to be? Was it your favourite footy player? A movie star or celebrity? How about one of your parents or your favourite uncle or aunt?Everyone looked up to someone as a child, and even…
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Body beautiful: eating disorders

It’s difficult to know how many people are living with an eating disorder in Australia – some put the figure as high as 16% of the population, whilst others put it at 4%. Even more people experience disordered eating behaviours, such as…
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Suicide: signs to watch out for and questions to ask

It doesn’t matter how old you are, what your background is or what you do for a living, suicide can and does affect all people.In Australia, suicide has been described as a ‘significant health problem’, according to the Australian…
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Why it’s OK not to be OK

Think back to all the times someone has asked you how you’re feeling. Be honest with yourself. How many times have you told the truth? How many times have you told them you’re not feeling OK? Once? Twice? Never?Don’t worry if you haven’t…
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Do you suffer from social anxiety, or are you just shy?

If you went out onto the street, stopped the first person you found and asked them what the difference is between social anxiety and shyness, there’s a good chance you’d be there awhile.There’s nothing wrong with that. Most people…
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Five common questions about seeing a psychologist answered

Your very first psychologist appointment can be a challenging experience to navigate, and it’s not unusual to feel anxious or nervous before your first few sessions.Finding your way to a new place, learning how to log into a telehealth…
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Why employers should use an EAP to look after their employees’ mental health

To say the past two years have been tough for businesses is an understatement. Most have been left trying to survive, let alone thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the working landscape, bringing about fresh challenges for…
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Debunking common myths about visiting a psychologist

If you’ve never seen a psychologist, the thought of visiting one, or even just thinking about it, can feel daunting and like a huge step. You may just be nervous about the unknown, or find the concept of having a deep conversation with…
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What GPs should know about using Access Psych

After trying self-care remedies, general practitioners are often the next port of call for people suffering from mental health problems. In 2021 alone, over 3 million Australians – 13% of the population – visited a GP for their mental…
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