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According to shame researcher Brene Brown, guilt and shame are two very different emotions. The first is adaptive and even helpful, but the second is not a tool for change. Every human being has felt guilt and shame at some point in their lives. According to professor, author, social worker, and speaker Brene Brown, while…

Giving up alcohol for a month may seem a tough or even impossible ask, but there's some great benefits to look forward to. "Dry July" began in 2008 with three mates who wanted to raise money for a TV for their local hospital's waiting room.  The men decided to abstain from alcohol for a month…

Men's health is a measure of total wellbeing that looks at things like physical activity, nutrition, reducing risk-taking, improving sleep, and increasing connections. 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…

(And how to tell if it's something more serious) Do you feel low or depressed when the days start getting shorter heading into winter, and better when the days lengthen into spring? You may be suffering from a case of the "winter blues" which affects many Aussies. But sometimes these changes in mood can…

(18th - 24th March, 2024) Have you ever wondered about neuro-divergence? Are you curious about conditions such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia? Nutrition plays a pivotal role in supporting mental health. Numerous evidence-based studies have underscored the c You might have heard the word "neuro-divergence" before but not known exactly what it means. To…

Have you ever considering seeing a nutritionist? Did you know that what you eat plays a vital role in both physical and mental health? Nutrition plays a pivotal role in supporting mental health. Numerous evidence-based studies have underscored the crucial connection between mental health and what you eat. We have been collaborating with Christiana Velis,…

Are you back at work and feeling the post-holiday blues, perhaps not feeling rested enough after the break? Are you already feeling overwhelmed by your schedule and commitments in 2024? You're not alone. Many people report feeling the following after the holidays are over: • feeling like their time off has flown by.…

46%* of Aussies say that Christmas is a difficult time for them. But with the right support, the festive season doesn't have to feel so overwhelming. Christmas can be a difficult time for many people: for those who have lost loved ones, for those who have difficult family relationships, or those whose mental health is…

Over four million Aussies will experience mental ill-health this year alone. But what is mental ill-health and what do we do about it? Everybody has a mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental ill-health can interfere with how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It may or may not meet the criteria…

Every day in Australia, 8.6 people take their own lives. An estimated 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt every year. RUOK? Day is about “creating a world where we’re all connected and protected from suicide.” This 14th September, you might like to reach out to someone close to you who you think might be struggling. You don’t need…

Earlier this month, we celebrated Loneliness Awareness Week. Loneliness now affects 1 in 3 Aussies…more than six million people. Loneliness is a complex issue. It's not the same as being alone, since you can be in a room by yourself and not feel lonely. And it's not simply the opposite of being with others, since…

Understanding our inner world might take time and effort, but self-awareness is vital for change and growth. Here at AB Clinical Psychology, we understand how tough it be to get to the heart of what drives our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.  Humans are complex beings, and often we can act automatically, without conscious awareness. It can take time and…