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By Tristan Jones, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker While we’ve made strides in talking about mental health, there are still many barriers to overcome-especially for men. Societal expectations, stigma, and outdated norms often make it difficult for men to open up about their emotional struggles, leaving many to suffer in silence. 43% of men aged
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By Anna Elisara, Provisional Psychologist In this engaging Q&A, Anna shares her journey into the field of psychology, revealing what inspired her passion for helping others. From the essential skills she has developed throughout the Northside Psychology Graduate Program to the challenges that have shaped her experience, her reflections provide a candid glimpse into the
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By Cobus Du Toit, Clinical Psychologist In this Q&A blog post, we’re excited to feature Cobus Du Toit, Clinical Psychologist, who made a significant leap in his career journey. Having trained as a psychologist in South Africa, Cobus embarked on the NorthStar Transitional Program which helped him navigate the rigorous process to become eligible to
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By Dr Nick Mumford from Haven Psychology The increased visibility and understanding of neurotype variations, such as Autism and ADHD, among others, we’ve seen in recent times has led to a greater interest in services to help people assess if these might be relevant for them. But what comes after that? Is ‘getting assessed’ the
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By Hannah Barter, Administrative Officer Considering a gap year between completing your undergraduate studies and starting an honours or master’s degree can be a transformative decision, offering a wealth of benefits beyond the traditional academic path. This period of exploration and growth provides invaluable opportunities to gain real-world experience, clarify career goals, and develop personally
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By Sarah Walsh, Clinical PsyD – Rutgers University | Clinical Psychologist When most people think of ADHD, they often focus on the challenges it brings. But what if we told you that ADHD comes with a set of hidden superpowers? Those with ADHD possess remarkable abilities such as hyperfocus on passions, creative problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
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By Tristan Jones, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker “Just get over it” “You’re overreacting” “Stop acting crazy” These are all ways in which we utilize what is known as emotional invalidation. Dismissing or rejecting an emotion or feeling. It can be seen in relationships that range from the dismissive parent to the frustrated spouse and
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By Nathaly Vargas, Psychologist While COVID accelerated the rapid shift to telehealth, some people still view virtual mental health as an inferior alternative. Why? Individuals have cited from overlooking body language to unreliable technology to lack of privacy. But the truth is, online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for treating certain mental
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By: Sarah van Ree, Clinical Team Lead/Psychologist Psychologists are part-detective, part inquisitive toddler, gently unpacking why we do what we do. Isn’t it interesting that we are simultaneously bored and grateful, moving and cycling between the drudgery of the minutiae of life to the bigger perspective? Recently, I have been reminded of the joy within
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By Holly Byron, CEO and Principal Psychologist at Northside Psychology The demand for qualified and excellent mental health care has never been greater. Studies show that 43% of Australians between the ages of 16-85 have experienced a mental disorder at some point in their life. One in ten children between the ages of 4-11 are
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