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‘He stopped me from talking to male colleagues’: new research shows how domestic violence so often starts with isolation and control

‘He stopped me from talking to male colleagues’: new research shows how domestic violence so often starts with isolation and control

by sascha.wolter | Jun 13, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health, Psychology

First came psychological abuse, then physical, then came sexual abuse.

Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here’s how we can help them

Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here’s how we can help them

by sascha.wolter | Jun 6, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health, Psychology

Australia wants to end domestic violence in a generation. To do so, we need to focus on the next one.

Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression

Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression

by sascha.wolter | May 29, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health, Psychology

A new study found adolescents with period pain had higher levels of psychological distress as young adults, even after accounting for earlier mental health issues.

The ‘monogamy superiority myth’: new research suggests unconventional relationships are just as satisfying

The ‘monogamy superiority myth’: new research suggests unconventional relationships are just as satisfying

by sascha.wolter | Apr 10, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health

Many people assume monogamy is the gold standard but the secret to fulfilling relationships might not be about exclusivity at all.

What can you do if your child is being bullied?

What can you do if your child is being bullied?

by sascha.wolter | Mar 11, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health, Psychology

Bullying is one of the top concerns Australian parents have about their children’s health. Unfortunately, it is something about 1 in 4 students experience.

Trauma dumping: how sharing experiences on social media can cause distress for other users

Trauma dumping: how sharing experiences on social media can cause distress for other users

by sascha.wolter | Feb 14, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health, Psychology

Do you ‘trauma dump’ on social media? Read this first.

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