Resources

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…

Did you know that one in two men will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime? These are some sobering statistics: Male life expectancy is, on average, four years shorter. Men have a four times higher risk of dying by suicide, which is the leading cause of death for men under 55 in Australia.…

More than 49% of couples pursue relationship counselling at some point during their relationship We are excited to welcome Christine to our growing team at AB Clinical Psychology. Christine is a registered psychotherapist and counsellor who is passionate about understanding and strengthening relationships. People who come for individual therapy often talk about challenges…