Easing Anxiety in Kids: 5 Simple Tips to Try at Home
All too often, we think of anxiety as a problem for grown-ups. When kids confess their worries to the adults in their lives, we may give them trite advice, telling them to focus on other things, or even worse, to just “not worry” about the problem. Between 10-20% of school-aged children experience anxiety, and there are many […]
Starting Uni? 5 Tips to beat stress & depression when away from home
Starting university is a big step in any young person’s life – it brings with it more freedom, excitement, new friends and new experiences. But for many there’s no doubt that stress, anxiety and homesickness are often part of the picture too. Beginning your new life at university presents challenges like living away from home […]
5 Top Mindfulness Apps Recommended by Psychologists
Mindfulness is at first glance a simple concept (if you need a refresher check out our mindfulness 101 post), but without regular practice, the mind will tend to fall back into its old habits of worrying about the past and future and allowing negative thoughts to create unnecessary, harmful doubt and anxiety. Psychologists, like us, […]
Looking after Yourself and Eachother This Holiday Season
As the festive season approaches, it’s easy to get carried away on a wave of cheer, good food, drink and gift-buying. But for many people, Christmas is not a joyful time. Perhaps you or someone you know is dealing with losing a loved one. Or maybe you are battling alcohol or drug addiction, or suffering […]
Mindfulness: What Is It and How Does It Help Your Mental Health?
The concept of mindfulness has reached beyond the world of psychology and into popular culture, with the rising popularity of mindfulness smartphone apps, mindfulness classes and a plethora of websites giving inspiration on mindful living. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening in the present moment, without getting drawn into […]
Exam Time: 5 Stress Busting Mental Health Tips
October means one thing for Perth students – the beginning of exam time which usually involves stress, anxiety and tension for many people. But there are ways you can minimise the impact that exam-time stress has on your body and mind. With a conscious effort and the use of a few simple mental health tips, […]
We have moved office
We are very excited to have moved our main office (previously in Beaufort Street, Inglewood) to our new location at 125 Walter Road West in Dianella, located between Lennard St and The Strand, close to Sizzlers Restaurant. Our phone number has also changed – you can now reach us at 08 9275 9406. Getting Here Public […]