Caring for someone with dementia can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Dementia can influence a person’s behaviour including wandering, depression, anxiety or agitated states, aggression, hallucinations and false ideas, and loss of inhibition. Undoubtedly, it is a big responsibility and may affect your lifestyle choices. This may lead you to feel stressed and anxious. … Read more
Many seniors may be affected by age-related memory problems and Alzheimer’s Disease. Seniors may be ashamed or frightened of their memory problems and believe that they are an inevitable part of aging. However, the assumption that old age and memory problems go hand-in-hand is inaccurate. Many memory problems are not inevitable and are not part … Read more
GP referrals and Mental Health Care Plans are accepted by our Perth psychologists. What is a Mental Health Care Plan? A Mental Health Care Plan is part of the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative. This is a government initiative which aims to improve outcomes for people with clinically-diagnosed mental disorder through evidence based treatments. … Read more
Support in bipolar disorder recovery is important. People with bipolar disorder do better when they have support from family members and friends. Those whose loved ones are involved and supportive tend to recover more quickly, experience fewer manic and depressive episodes, and have milder symptoms. Tips for coping with bipolar disorder in the family Accept … 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
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
When most of us think about addiction, we think about dependence on a substance, such as alcohol or drugs. Not many people associate addiction as an addiction to a behaviour. Types of Behavioural Addictions There are many behavioural addictions that are prevalent in society today (some more severe than others), such as: Sex addiction Internet … 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
Ability to be involved in our local community is something that most people take for granted. Making connections, developing friendships and gaining a sense of participation and contribution are things that are assumed to be available to everyone. Connecting to a community you have not been a part of because of long-term illness or disability, or, … Read more
What is CBT? In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) the common assumption is that thoughts influence and affect a person’s feelings and behaviours and therefore have the power to influence; a person’s quality of life and their ability to cope with issues; or a situation they are currently having troubles with. Based on this assumption CBT … Read more
