Life is a journey filled with joy and accomplishment, but it’s also marked by challenges and obstacles. Whether we’re grappling with stress, navigating relationship difficulties, or facing major life transitions, these challenges can take a toll on our mental health....
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How a Geelong Psychologist Can Support You Through Life’s Challenges
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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...
The Benefits of Inclusive Psychology: How Celebrating Diversity Improves Mental Health Outcomes
Read MoreIn the world of psychology, inclusivity and diversity play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and mental health of individuals, couples, and families. Inclusive psychology is an approach that acknowledges, celebrates, and respects the differences in individuals and communities,...
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...
Is marriage bad for women’s well-being?
Read MoreFor the romantics reading this – I apologise! There are 1001 (maybe more!) benefits to falling in love and choosing a path that leads to marriage. But for women, there may also be disadvantages to overall health and well-being that...
Geelong Psychologists: Getting to know Happy Minds Psychology
Read MoreAt Happy Minds, our Geelong Psychologists, offer a holistic approach to supporting our clients, building their resilience and increasing their life satisfaction and mental wellness. But who are we? And how can we help YOU? Happy Minds is a private...
Sex after baby: Tips for postpartum intimacy
Read MoreWhen to start having sex again after delivery is a hot topic (!), but the arrival of a baby can act like a relationship earthquake – your world is shifting, you don’t quite know where you stand, and it can...
Coping with IVF failure: Tips & advice for when things don’t go to plan
Read MoreUsing any scale of measurement, the process of IVF is a grueling one. All of those hopes and fears, the money spent, the physical processes endured. All focused on one outcome: the positive pregnancy test. So how to cope when...
Perimenopause – signs, symptoms & tips
Read MoreMenopause – a natural biological process involving the cessation of the menstrual cycle – can seem like uncharted territory for many women, something unknown and not necessarily spoken about. Perimenopause, on the other hand, may be more unfamiliar. Menopause is...
