A person may be experiencing symptoms of depression if, for more than two weeks, he or she has felt sad, down or miserable most of the time or has lost interest or pleasure in usual activities. Depression can affect thoughts, feelings, behaviour and physical health. It’s important to note that everyone experiences some of these … Read more
Depression impacts 1 in 5 Australians at some stage during their lifetime and it is often difficult to know how to help someone who needs treatment for depression. The depression may be a reaction to a negative life event, for example the loss of a job, however it may also be a more severe clinical depression. Whatever … Read more
What is Quarter-Life? After WWII there was a change in society due to industrialisation and globalisation. Jobs required more training which meant children stayed in school longer and entered the workforce later. This also meant that they gained financial independence and got married later in life. Both marriage and financial independence are two aspects that … Read more
Retirement is a time, for most people, of looking forward to more freedom, more leisure time and maybe even time to enjoy all those hobbies you have always wanted to take up! Although retirement can be all of this and more, it can also be a time of loss. Loss of work/career Loss of work … Read more
As we progress into older adulthood, and into the later years of life, accompanying development are changes in cognitive function. The natural process of aging does not necessarily assume a decrease in mental ability and cognitive functions, such as memory. A significant decline in mental function may be due to medications and disease. It is … Read more
Conflict is a normal part of any relationship, particularly family relationships due to the amount of time spent together. Conflict is not necessarily bad, what matters is how you deal with conflict when it arises. There will be times where there is more conflict between a parent and child than usual, such as the ‘terrible twos’ … Read more
When a second child comes into your family it is not only a time for celebration but also possibly a time to heave a sigh of relief. At last, a playmate for your first child, a little person to help take the pressure off mummy. They’ll be best friends forever, right? Maybe, maybe not! It’s … Read more
Tantrums are extremely common in toddlers and pre-schoolers. They are how young children deal with difficult feelings. It helps to avoid situations that trigger your child’s tantrums, and to have a plan for managing them. There might not be a 100% success guarantee preventing tantrums by using the strategies below but they can help you encourage … Read more
Leaving home is a big transition for both parents and the young adult leaving, but can be especially so for parents, whose child is leaving the nest. A young adult may leave the home for a number of reasons. They may: Feel it’s the right time to leave home Want to live together with a … Read more
Research suggests that the benefits of sharing family meals extend far beyond the nutritional health of the family. Shared family meals are invaluable to the psychological and social health of all members of the family and additionally serve as a protective factor for negative child and adolescent outcomes and for fostering positive outcomes What do … Read more
