Nestled within the stunning coastline of Victoria, Geelong has a vibrant energy unique to its community. Its inhabitants, known for their warmth and welcoming nature, also face life’s challenges just like anyone else. As life continues its unpredictable course, the...
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Psychologist Geelong: Supporting Geelong Individuals Through Personal Challenges
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Sarah-Jayne Duryea on the Emerging Mental Health Epidemic Among Women: A Pulse FM Exclusive
Read MoreIn a compelling and thoughtful interview on Pulse FM, Sarah-Jayne Duryea, our principal psychologist at Happy Minds Psychology, addressed an issue that is becoming increasingly prevalent: the rise of anxiety and depression amongst women in Australia. The conversation, steered adeptly...
Geelong Psychology: Redefining Mental Health Support in the Community
Read MoreMental health issues are a prevalent concern worldwide, and Geelong is no exception. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, approximately one in five Australians experience a common mental disorder each year. In Geelong, mental health concerns like...
Stress and Fertility: Exploring the Connection
Read MoreStress, a common companion in our fast-paced modern life, has profound effects on our health and well-being. While short bursts of stress can drive us towards growth and success, chronic stress can wreak havoc on our physical, mental, and emotional...
Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Signs, Causes, and Strategies for Support
Read MoreAnxiety is a normal emotion that we all experience at some point in our lives. However, when anxiety becomes excessive and interferes with daily life, it can be a cause for concern. This is especially true for children, as they...
Is Anxiety Common During Pregnancy?
Read MoreIf you’re feeling anxious during pregnancy, you’re not alone. Many women experience some level of anxiety during this time. In fact, it’s the most common emotion during pregnancy. While some anxiety is normal and can even be helpful, too much...
Postnatal Depression and Anxiety in Dads
Read MoreWhen a new baby comes into the world, a lot of things can happen, and a lot of things can change. Typically, much of the attention goes to the new baby and the mother as they navigate their place in...
Helping kids with anxiety: Tips for parents with anxious children
Read MoreWhen our kids have worries and anxieties, often our first instinct is to step in and ‘fix things’ – to be the knight in shining armour always protecting our children from their fears. Being a safe harbour for our children...
Low-level anxiety: What is it and how can I deal with it?
Read MoreIn a covid? post-covid? who-knows-what-will-come-next? kind of world, it is very easy to constantly feel low-level anxiety or worry. Beyond the ‘typical’ issues we may encounter over a lifetime – health complications, relationship concerns, employment problems, moving house, losing a...
Tips to setting boundaries for your mental health
Read MoreSetting healthy personal boundaries, and being able to recognise and observe the boundaries of others, is crucial to establishing strong, respectful relationships. But what are healthy boundaries? Boundaries in many ways can reflect our relationships with ourselves. Setting limits requires...
