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Research has indicated that bullying contributes to the incidents of low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, suicide and violence. Bullying comes in many forms, such as teasing, exclusion (eg “you can’t play with us”), physical aggression, and harassment.
And then there is cyber-bullying which could be defined as “bullying on steroids”! Brisbane Counsellor Corey Human explains: What is cyberbullying exactly?
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‘Sleep hygiene’ is the variety of different habits and activities performed around your night’s sleep. Poor sleep hygiene is when bad habits start to form, preventing you from getting your seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Poor sleep hygiene is linked with health, productivity and relationship problems, all of which can have a massive impact on your life if left untreated. Luckily, professional help is available here. Our experienced psychologists can assist you to overcome these bad habits and get those much needed hours of rest. Click here to book a free Emotional Health Check-up today or call 3067 9129 to speak with our lovely administration team.
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A panic attack is a physical sensation of fear which is a brief episode of anxiety. Panic attacks may occur unexpectedly as they are not usually due to any external threat. A panic attack can last from a few minutes to half an hour. However, the emotional and physical effects of a panic attack can last for a few hours. Panic attacks can be quite common, with a moderate portion of the population having experienced a panic attack sometime in their life. Signs of a panic attack can include shortness of breath, fast heart rate, muscle tension and trembling. Without treatment, prolonged and frequent panic attacks can be debilitating. Individuals will often feel they need to avoid a number of situations for fear of having an attack, which can have negative impacts on their relationships with others
Getting help
Panic attacks are not easy to live with or overcome by yourself. Luckily, professional help is available here. M1 Psychology has a number of experienced psychologists who can help you, or your child, overcome Panic Attacks. Call M1 Psychology now to make an appointment for a free Emotional Health Check-Up so that we can give you the extra support that you or your child needs.
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Prior to the general availability of chemical anaesthesia, there are well documented records of 19th Century surgeons using trance (hypnosis) to control pain to such a degree that they were able to carry out major operations. In recent times trance has been proven to be an effective adjunctive intervention before, during, and after surgery, with major benefits for patients in pain management, calmer and more hopeful attitudes, shorter recovery times, lower post-operative infection and so on. To learn more, Dr. Alistair Campbell provides great information in his article about hypnosis for pain relief.
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Winter have you feeling the blues?
No it’s not just the end of beach trips, ice-cream, pool parties, and sundresses that has people feeling sad in winter.
Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD, is a mood disorder in which individuals experience depressive episodes as a reaction to changes in the seasons.
This disorder is thought to be associated with fewer hours of sunlight, and, unsurprisingly then, occurs most commonly in winter. The episodes are usually characterised by somatic symptoms, such as overeating, carbohydrate craving, fatigue, and sleeping more than usual.
Emotionally, SAD is associated with low levels of positivity and depressive feelings. If you believe that you or someone you know may be afflicted with SAD, help is available here. Call 3067 9129 now or book an Emotional Health Checkup online.
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Beyond Blue reports that in the 16-24 years age group; one in 16 is currently suffering from depression, one in 6 are experiencing an anxiety condition, and one in 4 have a mental health concern. The home is where children are more likely to express or exhibit anxious, sad and angry behaviours. If parents model resilience, being less ‘black and white’ in their thinking, or less pessimistic in outlook their healthy outlook on life is absorbed easily by children. To learn more about raising resilient children, book an appointment with our child psychologist Dr Jan Philamon.