Location – Nelson Hospital Registered health professional (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) Opportunity to provide addictions services to some of our most vulnerable people Permanent 1.0FTE working 80 hours a...
Read moreIn the more than a decade that I have been working with eating disorders, I have been struck by the parallels between them and abusive relationships. Indeed, an eating disorder is an abusive relationship within. I have often used the metaphor of...
Read moreHave you ever found yourself replaying a scenario over and over in your head? You may even know it is unhelpful, unproductive & upsetting, but you seem to be stuck in a play-back loop. This is probably rumination. Susan Nolan-Hoeksema (one of...
Read moreWhile over 3.6 million Australians currently retired, most of us look forward to finally retiring and see it as a pleasurable time that will reward us for all our hard work. It’s the time where we can relax and be at a slower pace, or...
Read moreDespite gaining greater media coverage there continue to be certain stigmas surrounding mental health issues. Those who suffer from mental illnesses continue to suffer from social stigma and alienation through less than flattering depictions...
Read moreThey are the people collecting your patient from the mental health unit… They are the people dropping your client for their weekly appointment… They are the people you speak with on the phone… They are Carers. Australia has over 240,00 unpaid...
Read moreAnxiety disorder is an umbrella term, which encompasses a variety of mental health conditions including panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, post – traumatic stress disorder, different types of phobia, generalised anxiety and obsessive –...
Read moreDr Steph Kershaw is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney. Steph will be speaking at the 2019 International Mental Health Conference, where she will share...
Read moreGames can be more than just a fun way to pass time; they also offer a number of mental health benefits as well, encouraging socialisation, alleviating stress and keeping the mind sharp and active. While we typically think of card and board games...
Read moreImportant notice: the information in this article is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from a psychiatric illness, please consult a healthcare professional immediately...
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