By: Sabrina PetersThere’s no denying we’re in the midst of crisis like we’ve never experienced in our lifetime and chaos, confusion and angst has surged as a consequence. It’s normal to experience a range of emotions – from fear to anger, worry to anxiety. But in...
By: Laura BennettHaving our normal lives disrupted affects us all – but everyone is experiencing isolation in different ways, with different pressure points between men and women, young and old.UK-based Psychotherapist Noel McDermott says that while the COVID-19 pandemic is universal, men...
https://www.wayfm.org.au/podcast-player/16448/phil-chats-with-janie-finlay-27-5-2020.mp3Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 14:26 | Recorded on May 27, 2020Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | SpotifyPhil and Janie talk back to school again, today is National Simultaneous Storytime and...
By: ACCTVAs the coronavirus pandemic continues, many of us may find ourselves stuck at home, and that can naturally lead to some mental health concerns… Perhaps you are feeling lonely, anxious, depressed, or scared.All of those emotions are normal and valid. The sudden change in routine and...
https://www.wayfm.org.au/podcast-player/16196/phil-chats-with-janie-finlay-6-5-2020.mp3Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 12:43 | Recorded on May 6, 2020Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | SpotifyToday Janie and Phil talk about home schooling, ways to keep our mental health during the...
By: Collett SmartThere is a staggered start to online learning all over the country this month – as school holidays officially end. Like many of you, I am picking up this next plate to add to those already spinning in the air. I am actually a teacher as well as a psychologist and let me...
By: Collett SmartMany around the world have been housebound for some time now. We’re not even sure when this way of living will come to an end. How might we navigate everyone being at home, in a confined space, for most of the day, for an unknown period of time… and still maintain...
By: Laura BennettTruth in music is often hard-won. We Are Messengers can only write and sing such uplifting, anthemic, spiritual songs, full of declarations about sin, forgiveness, and mental health—because they’ve each wrestled with these things.In his early years as a young teen in...
By: Clare BruceIn times of crisis we often struggle with feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, or hopelessness. There are many things you can do to care for yourself and others. The following expert mental health tips are from Max Schneider, a trauma counselling specialist and trainer at the...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonEli is eight years old. He has been diagnosed with depression. And, like it is for anyone with this diagnosis, depression is a daily battle for Eli. His father is essentially absent. His single mother is single-handedly raising three children, working full-time, and trying to...
By: Laura BennettIn recent years talking about mental health has become a top priority. Campaigns like ‘RUOK Day’ and organisations like Headspace have brought issues that were once taboo into the spotlight, where they can be addressed, managed and hopefully resolved.To take the...
By: Clare BruceIf you’re an Aussie, and you haven’t been been traumatised yet by the current bushfire season, you probably someone you know has.Whether we’ve experienced serious loss and upheaval, or simply found the last few months a scary, stressful time, thousands of...