The HSC is tough, not just because of the studying, but also because of the social pressure and comparison between students and peers.
R U OK Day: How to Offer Encouraging Responses
Considerate responses are vital when someone is not doing well. Here are some tips to guide your interactions with someone who’s struggling.
ADHD and the Girls/Women’s Hormone Cycle
ADHD is not new, but in recent years, research and awareness of how ADHD can present in women and girls has grown.
Letting Go of Guilt
Although guilt can be healthy, people can experience guilt that lingers even when they have done everything they can to make amends.
How to Break the Vicious Cycle of Worry
Worry can seem constructive, but often it actually exacerbates anxiety and makes us feel even more out of control.
7 Tips for Breaking the Parenting Pressure Cooker
In the whirlwind of modern society, parenting has become something like a pressure cooker. Here are some tips to dial down the heat.
Cyberbullying: Protecting Our Youth in the Digital Age
If you suspect that your child is being cyberbullied, here are some ways to support them – starting with reacting in a calm manner.
How to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing With Exercise
We are all familiar with the benefits of exercise for our physical health, but we often forget how good it is for mental health.
Keeping Calm and Safe During Times of Chaos
News of tragedies can leave us feeling heavy hearted, or even trigger memories that reactivate past trauma.
How to Ease Your Stress With a ‘Mindfulness Moment’
Being mindful of our social and sensory needs and limits helps to ensure that we don’t find ourselves bombarded and burnt out.