Feeling Overwhelmed? How Australia’s Rising Cost of Living Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health
Australia is currently navigating a challenging financial landscape. With interest rates on the rise, both renters and homeowners find themselves grappling with the tightening grip of an…
Psychologist Geelong: Supporting Geelong Individuals Through Personal Challenges
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…
Sarah-Jayne Duryea on the Emerging Mental Health Epidemic Among Women: A Pulse FM Exclusive
In 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…
Geelong Psychology: Redefining Mental Health Support in the Community
Mental 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…
Stress and Fertility: Exploring the Connection
Stress, 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…
Stress Management Techniques from Geelong Psychologists: Tips for a Balanced Life
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an all too familiar part of daily life for many individuals. Whether stemming from work, relationships, or personal challenges, stress…
Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Signs, Causes, and Strategies for Support
Anxiety 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…
Is Anxiety Common During Pregnancy?
If 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…
Postnatal Depression and Anxiety in Dads
When 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…
Helping kids with anxiety: Tips for parents with anxious children
When 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…
Low-level anxiety: What is it and how can I deal with it?
In 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…
Tips to setting boundaries for your mental health
Setting 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? …