So, you’ve recovered from an episode of depression, psychosis, or mania, and you never want to be unwell again. The good news is that spending some time and thought on relapse prevention planning can make that a reality. It is possible to set up a personalised plan to help you notice your early Continue Reading
[Book Review] Living With It: A Survivor’s Guide to Panic Attacks
If you have Panic Attacks and you haven't read this book: I suggest you get a copy right away. Your local library will most likely have at least one copy, and it's cheap to buy (find the current cheapest online price on Booko). Whenever I make a diagnosis of Panic Disorder, the Continue Reading
Charting a Course Through Mood Disorders
If you have a mood disorder (such as Dysthymia, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) there is a brief daily activity that I strongly recommend you try. Keeping a mood chart is a deceptively powerful exercise that can benefit anyone with a mood Continue Reading
How Depression Thinks
As a psychologist, there are a few things I've discovered about depression over the years. When I share what I've learned with someone who has depression, it generally makes them feel understood and even a little hopeful. I decided to write down what I've learned and share it here for anyone Continue Reading
Crisis Contacts
Who can I contact if I'm having a crisis? If you need to speak to someone urgently, please contact one of the following agencies: Life Line: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au Suicide Help Line: 1300 651 251 Continue Reading