Many people survive trauma from their childhood. But it can haunt you as an adult where it remains unresolved. Many things can cause trauma as a child — domestic violence, child abuse, neglect or mistreatment. Many recover from it and go on to live successful, fulfilling lives. For others, childhood trauma can have a detrimental …
Growing up through childhood is a naturally anxious time for many children. New skills to learn, fears to overcome, challenges to meet and a world that can be hard to understand. Sometimes children’s stressors or fears are just too much to handle, and there is little the adults in their lives can do to make …
Difficulty sleeping is common before a big event or when excited. But when you lie awake night after night or have trouble staying asleep for weeks on end, there could be a problem with insomnia. Sleep is essential to good health. Less than seven hours most nights can eventually cause serious health consequences. So allowing …
Do you find anger bubbling up inside all the time even at the slightest provocation? Is anger a natural response to things you do not like? How often do you lose your temper before finding out the whole truth? If you said yes to any of these questions, anger may be taking over your life. …
Anxiety is something we have all felt at some time or another throughout life. Usually it only lasts for a short time. It is a natural flight or fight response to a fearful situation. But then there are other situations that can make us anxious. When we can fight through that type of anxiety, we …
One night’s bad sleep can leave you feeling moody and stressed the next day. So imagine how not sleeping for days or weeks on end will make you feel. It will eventually take a toll on your mental and physical health. Being unable to sleep occasionally is not technically insomnia. It can turn into a …
Burnout is becoming common among the Australian workforce. While you may not think that it is a problem, it costs workplaces $14.81 billion in absenteeism and lost productivity every year. It is such a widespread problem that, in 2019, the World Health Organization declared burnout as a syndrome characterised by the following: Feeling exhausted and …
Living with bipolar disorder can be tough. Previously known as manic depression, you can live a relatively normal life when you get bipolar help. A combination of treatment methods, such as medication, the support of friends and family, using talk therapy and positive psychology can help you cope with bipolar disorder symptoms. One in 50 …
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Fear is normal when you face danger or an emergency situation. It can also occur when you need to sit an exam, start a new job, socialising and in a myriad of other situations. Have you ever felt this way? Anxiety is a type of fear triggered by the thought of what may happen in …
Depression in young adults manifests differently than it does in adults but the effect is no different to adult depression. This could be because of their age and the different challenges they face such as hormone changes and peer pressure. Depression in young people is a serious problem. Tragically the average rate of suicide in …
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