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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.

Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?

Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?

by sascha.wolter | May 22, 2025 | Mental health, Psychology

Procrastinating can be a coping mechanism for anxiety, but usually only works in the short term.

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.

Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too

Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too

by sascha.wolter | Aug 29, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

In a new study, we looked at how the presence of diagnostic labels – such as ‘major depressive disorder’ or ‘PTSD’ – affected the way people perceived others experiencing mental distress.

Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the ‘stress cycle’ and avoid burnout or depression

Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the ‘stress cycle’ and avoid burnout or depression

by sascha.wolter | Apr 16, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

We can’t avoid stress altogether. But there are healthy ways to deal with it and move on.

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