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How prevalent is depression? Depression is a common illness and the leading cause of disability worldwide. The World Health Organisation has found that women are more affected by depression than men. When depression is left untreated, it can cause the individual to suffer greatly and function poorly at work, at school/university, and in the family dynamic. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Due to the prevalence of depression, talking to a psychologist highly skilled in the treatment for depression may help improve your mood, self-esteem, and interpersonal functioning on a day-to-day basis. Is depression feeling down and blue with a flat affect?   One of the symptoms is the prolonged flat effect of depressed mood more days of the week than not. However, depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in day-to-day life. Especially when long-lasting and with moderate or severe intensity, depression may  become a...

What is Anxiety? Anxiety consists of symptoms including intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. The physiological symptoms may include a fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired may occur. Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking at university or work, or taking an exam.  When to talk to a psychologist in Australia for help? When experiencing anxiety symptoms for a prolonged period of time and interrupts day-to-day function then you may benefit from speaking to an experienced psychologist. It is important to reach out for professional support as left untreated, anxiety can last a lifetime and cause significant disruption in daily life. At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, you can speak with a psychologist in Australia in person and online.  What types of therapies do Melbourne psychologists train in anxiety treatment use? Our Melbourne psychologists are skilled and trained in a range of well-...

How do I know it is it time to get some support? • Have you been feeling flat most days of the week?  • Are you experiencing difficulty getting out of bed in the morning?  • Does everything seem so much harder than it used to?  • Are usual activities that you used to enjoying, not so enjoyable anymore? These are a few reasons why individuals reach out to a skilled psychologist to explore proven strategies that can assist in restoring a greater life satisfaction and balance.  Do many people reach out to a psychologist? It is common to experience changes in mood and motivation at various stages of the life span due to a range of adjustments and new challenges. Due to this, it can be really important to reach out to a local psychologist in Melbourne or your local area to discuss strategies to help manage struggles and stressors.  In fact, research has found that most people will experience a mental health condition at some stage in their life, be it symptoms of anx...

How do psychologists trained in the treatment of anxiety define anxiety disorders? It is important to understand what anxiety symptoms can look like as often these can be mistaken by other medical concerns such as heart pain and difficulties with breathing. Anxiety is a mental health disorder that is characterised by feelings of excessive worry, anxiety or fear that is results in disruption to daily activities. There are a range of anxiety disorders including panic disorder, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is important to speak to a qualified psychologist that is experienced in anxiety treatment. What are common triggers of anxiety at the moment? It has been an extremely stressful time for many individuals with adjustment of Covid return to work set up. Individuals had their usual coping strategies removed completely for a period of time due to Covid-19 restrictions, resulting ...

  What you should know about NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a step taken by Australian Government to help to empower individuals with a disability. Overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Australians under the age of 65 year can apply for NDIS funding.   The NDIS considers   physical   disabilities as well as social, cognitive, sensory, and intellectual disability. The NDIS aims to help everyone to lead the satisfied life.   What is the role of a psychologist under the NDIS?   A NDIS psychologist can help individuals under the NDIS to increase their daily living tasks, improve their mood, and self- esteem, as well as reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression to further increase their participation in their local community. Our psychologists work collaboratively with each individual to explore proven strategies that will help lead to life satisfaction. A...

  What is a workplace Psychologist? A workplace psychologist works with employees to manage a variety of issues that affect wellbeing and mental health. Most jobs will involve some increased stress at various points of time due to a range of factors either within the workplace or outside pressures, however, speaking to a workplace psychologist allows you to adopt a range of proven strategies to help overcome mental health difficulties and struggles within the workplace and to live a balanced life. It has been found that occupational stress can result in significant problems for an individual's health and increase the risk of anxiety and mood-related problems when it reaches an excessive or chronic level. It is important to ensure you reach out for support early on to ensure you receive the best clinical outcome with your psychologist. Signs you may need benefit from seeing a workplace psychologist? Noticing poor physical conditions, safety issues, unrealistic deadlines, long hours...

Firstly, let's start by defining what is a Telehealth Psychologist ? Telehealth is a service delivered via video conference or phone to allow for a visual and audio link between the client and the Online Psychologist (usually within Australia). If you are seeing a Psychologist that is registered with the ‘Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’ (AHPRA), this is usually within Australia.  What does research show about seeing a Telehealth Psychologist that is usually available for Online consultations Australia wide?  Research has supported that seeing a psychologist online is as effective as face-to-face therapy sessions. Yes, that is correct. Studies have found that therapy via phone or video connection is similar to in-person sessions with a Psychologist.  In fact, up-to date findings have indicated that the outcomes of telepractice is similar to in-person delivery. The research specifically shows that the working alliance, commonly defined as the ‘therapeuti...