If you have been questioning your sexual or romantic orientation, or struggling to accept your identity, you are not alone.

It's not always easy to figure out who you are. There are pressures from all directions to conform and be palatable.

Family connection is important for the development of identity and security and ideally it can provide a sense of belonging, support and love. However, within the intricate network of family relationships, conflicts and issues can arise, testing the strength and durability of these bonds. From disagreements over finances to feeling unsupported with major life decisions, every family has its challenges.

In recent years, the importance of mental health is gaining widespread recognition. However, many men are hesitant to talk about mental well-being. This reluctance is deeply rooted in societal expectations, gender norms, and the healthcare system.

Have you noticed more people around you speaking about ADHD or seen ADHD related content popping up on social media? You’re not alone – ADHD seems to have come into the spotlight recently, and it’s helping more people to understand what this development disorder looks like.

Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is a common and serious mood disorder that negatively affects the way someone feels, thinks and behaves. While we all get a case of the blues or feel sad or moody from time to time, depression isn’t something that can be easily snapped out of. People with depression experience these feelings intensely, sometimes without apparent reason, for weeks, months or even years.

‘Burnout’ is a term that most people are familiar with nowadays, with hustle culture and demanding workplaces taking centre stage. Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, mental and often physical exhaustion brought on by extended or repeated stress. While most of us associate burnout with overworking or problems at work, it’s actually possible to reach burnout without working really long hours.

Experiencing persistent anxiety can feel scary, isolating and can negatively impact your life, however you don’t need to go through it alone. There are anxiety treatments available from professionals such as psychologists, and there are things that you can do in the comfort of your own home to cope with anxiety.

As the new school year approaches, students are preparing themselves for another year of focus and study.

The relationship between academic stress and mental health is a well-researched topic. Research shows that academic stress can lead to lower wellbeing, anxiety and depression. Students experiencing academic stress tend to do poorly in school.

PTSD is a response to a situation that evoked an extreme amount of fear. It often occurs after someone is involved in or witnessed an event that had the potential to or did cause psychological or physical harm or death. Some examples may include a natural disaster, accident, act of violence, sexual assault, terrorist acts, act of war, bullying or intimate partner violence/abuse.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted, and continues to impact, mental health and wellbeing. Not only from the stressors associated with adjusting to a worldwide pandemic over the last few years, but also the impact that contracting the disease has had on people’s physical and post COVID mental health.

Have you booked in for an adult ADHD assessment with a Psychologist and have no idea what to expect? This blog will answer some of the most common questions that people have before their ADHD assessment.

What is a mental health disorder?

A mental health disorder is a wide range of conditions that affect mood/emotions, thinking or behaviour to a significant clinical level.

Your physical and mental health are closely related in many ways. Both good and poor mental health can affect your physical health. Similarly, both good and poor physical health can affect your mental health.

Mental health apps can be a very beneficial addition to your mental health wellbeing care, especially when used in conjunction with therapy.

Burnout is a specific type of work stress, characterised by complete and absolute emotional or physical exhaustion, a negative or cynical outlook about your job (that was not present previously), and a sense of reduced accomplishment, motivation or feelings of purpose.

You are not alone if you are confused about what a Psychologist vs what a Psychiatrist does, these are commonly mixed up. This blog aims to distinguish between the two practices so you are able to make a more informed decision about your mental health care.

Not every psychologist and client match is the right one. Sometimes, for many potential reasons, a pairing may not be the right fit.

Research has found that the rapport and bond between psychologist and client is one of the most important determinants of successful therapy.

What is Depression?

Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is a common and serious mood disorder that negatively affects the way someone feels, thinks and behaves. It has a detrimental effect on one’s daily functioning and can cause problems with work, school and relationships.

“What does anxiety feel like?”

“How do I know that what I am experiencing is anxiety or something else?”

As psychologists, these are questions that we often hear.

Anxiety shows up in many ways.

Recently, some interesting debates have been emerging in the media and health sciences around self-diagnosis for mental health issues. This has been highlighted by the popularity of TikTok: a social media and content sharing app, which has contributed to bringing discussion of mental health into the mainstream.