Yesterday I did one of my favourite things – live radio! I was on SBS Radio, in their Artarmon studios, and responded to listeners’ questions about the range of issues that challenge us as we get older. Depression was obviously a common theme – whether it...
With the prevalence of social media, online bullying and trolling has unfortunately become more present than ever. Kids can no longer escape the school yard bullies in the sanctuary of their own homes, with the online world making it easier and more accessible for...
Many people tell me that they would prefer the label “Stressful” to “Silly” for the current season. What can you do to survive it? There is an urgency in the air. So much to do, so many people to see, so little time – and often, a great reluctance to do it. Buying...
New Year is almost always associated with New Year’s Resolutions. Many people wisely use this quieter time of the year to reflect on their lives and consider ways to enhance them in the coming year. They then resolve to do things differently, or – less wisely – to...
Do you have a teen who is struggling with constant feelings of anxiety? For them the fear, worries, and overthinking just can’t seem to stop. Everything seems to be going wrong. There are overwhelming feelings of: • What can I really do about it?• Will I always be...
Written by Katie Bailey Everyone has their picture of a “perfect family”. This picture may be different from person to person. Even if you feel envy of a family’s perfect pictures, hold your jealousy because a “perfect family” doesn’t exist. I thought I was a part of...
Many identify communication as the key to a good relationship. In all my years as a psychologist in relationship therapy I’ve noticed something else… When asked their goal of relationship therapy, most couples sitting in my room will talk to me about improving their...
How do I know if my adolescent has an eating disorder? Teenage eating disorders come in many forms and it can be hard to tell whether or not it is serious. Here are some warning signs to be aware of. Being a parent of an adolescent can be hard enough with all the...
Post-natal depression and anxiety is the elephant in the room. Post-natal When a new mother becomes depressed, it affects her and her new baby. Having a new baby is, for most people, the culmination of planning and dreaming. Even if it wasn’t initially on the agenda,...
