Living Life in the Fast Lane The modern hectic lifestyle has unquestionably become part of dominant culture in today’s developing nations and the rapid pace at which our lives are programmed is not likely to ease any time in the future. We live in a world of fast food, fast cars, express checkouts, 3-hour express … 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
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
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
As anxiety disorders are on the rise in the fast paced and highly pressured society we find ourselves being swept up in, it is vitally important to recognise the difference between seemingly similar emotions of anxiety and fear, so we can identify and deal with them in the appropriate manner. A key difference between fear and … Read more
Unemployment can be a challenging life transition that significantly impacts mental and emotional well-being. When a job is lost, it often affects one’s self-esteem, sense of identity, and daily routine, which can lead to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and even depression. In this article, we explore how unemployment affects mental health, backed by current … Read more
Understanding divorce as a significant life changing event, managing the stress of divorce and steps to building a life after marriage. Throughout life we pass through certain life phases, where a person experiences relative periods of stability and continuity, passing through this stage of life with relative ease and high life satisfaction. As well as … Read more
