Resources

Have you ever wondered whether your decisions are truly your own—or shaped by deep, unconscious ties to your family? In Unconscious Family Loyalties, our couples counsellor and clinical psychologist Dr. Hugo Gonzales explores how invisible expectations and roles passed down through generations can quietly dictate our choices and relationships. With warmth and clinical insight, Hugo offers practical tools for…

While humans are social creatures who thrive in networks of healthy relationships, the "loneliness epidemic" threatens to undermine this. Yet meaningful connnections are critical in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. One in five Aussies report feeling lonely. Loneliness affects people of all ages, but especially youth and older adults, those with disabilities, and refugees and migrants.…

June 9 - 15, 2025 Men's health is far more than just physical health--it includes psychological & emotional well-being, relationships, nutrition, sleep, and more. Did you know that in Australia, 50 men die every day from preventable causes?  That 1 in 2 men will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime?  That men with mates…

Do you find it difficult to show yourself the same kindness you show others? Cultivating greater self-compassion might be the answer. A lack of self-compassion is linked to greater levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. But self-compassion is more than just running yourself a bubble bath or taking five minutes to do a mindfulness-meditation exercise.  More broadly,…

Are you feeling burnt out at work? You're not alone. Read on for how to get a better work-life balance and feel more happy and productive when you're at work. Aussies have some of the highest burnout rates in the world--61% compared to a global rate of 48%. Burnout is serious, and can lead to…

75% of Aussies have experienced a traumatic event in their lives, putting many of us at risk for post-traumatic stress disorders or other mental health conditions. Research suggests that more than half of Aussies (59%) experienced at least one personal stressor in the past twelve months. Persistent stress can lead to long-term physical and mental health symptoms,…

Do you struggle to get to sleep or often wake up early? Do you have a lot on your mind that makes it hard to sleep? Do you struggle to feel rested during the day? It may be helpful to look at improving your sleep. Nearly half of Aussies report at least two sleep-related problems. While…

How To Form Better Habits in 2025 Tired of writing New Year's resolutions that never seem to stick past February? Read on for our top tips on how to form better, more long-lasting habits in 2025. Many people make New Year's resolutions, but 80% of those will fail by February. It's a daunting…

The festive season might be "the most wonderful time of the year" for some people, but not for 46% of Aussies. Here's how to boost your mental health this holiday season. For many people, the festive season conjures up images of extra social and work commitments, financial stress, family conflict, shopping and food preparation. No wonder…

We all know doomscrolling is bad for our mental health, but why? How does continuous exposure to bad news increase anxiety and lead to news fatigue?How continuous bad news harms our mental health (and what to do about it) War in the Ukraine and the Middle East. The election in the U.S. Inflation and the rising…

October is Mental Health Month, and this year's theme is "Let's Talk About It". How do you connect with the people around you? Do you ever talk about mental health? Mental health conditions will affect around 45% of Aussies at some point in their life, and affect 1 in 5 Aussies every year.  Here at…

PMDD is much more than a bad case of PMS. Affecting between 3 and 8% of women, this commonly misunderstood condition can significantly disrupt a woman's life. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe, chronic form of premenstrual syndrome. It is not caused by a hormonal issue or imbalance; rather, it is the result of the brain responding…