Mental health services are overloaded. We should pay them a bonus to improve your care
Medicare encourages providers to deliver more services, not to deliver good quality care. Here’s why that needs to change.
First an autism diagnosis then a clinician’s office – how the evidence supports a different approach for families
An unintentional consequence of NDIS supports has been an emphasis on clinical settings. But children with autism are served better by naturalistic supports.
Why won’t my kids listen to me? A psychologist explains
You may find yourself wondering why it seems your kids listen to their teachers, coaches, friends’ parents … basically anyone else but you.
Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple
Contrary to what you may have heard, your mindset may be the biggest thing affecting how social media connects to your wellbeing.
Do you have a mental illness? Why some people answer ‘yes’, even if they haven’t been diagnosed
People who have a lower threshold for defining distress as a disorder are more likely to identify themselves as having a mental illness.
Mealtimes can be tough when your child is autistic or has ADHD. Here are 5 tips to try
Meals can be a recipe for distress when children find recognising feelings of hunger and thirst, completing tasks, processing sensory input or social interactions challenging.