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The Benefits of a Year-Long Study Break

July 30, 2024

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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The Hidden Advantages of ADHD: Uncovering Unique Strengths

July 17, 2024

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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Suffering in Silence: It’s Time to Validate Emotional Invalidation

June 25, 2024

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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How to Bypass Long Mental Health Waiting Lists? Answer: Telehealth

June 11, 2024

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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Psychologists are Today’s Sherlock Holmes of Mental Health

May 28, 2024

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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Introducing NorthStar Academy: A Guiding Light for Provisional & Early Career Psychologists

May 15, 2024

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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Navigating Anxiety in Relationships: Communicating with Your Partner

July 24, 2023

Anxiety is a common human experience that can profoundly impact relationships. When one or both partners struggle with anxiety, effective communication becomes vital for maintaining a healthy relationship and fostering understanding, and support for each other. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges anxiety can pose in relationships and provide practical tips to

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Managing Financial Stress during the Holidays

November 24, 2022

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, making memories with our loved ones and enjoying the traditions we have created. Whilst this is true, too often we find that the holidays are a time of increased stress due to the financial pressure and expectations that surround this season. Here are some ways

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How to Use Nature to Improve your Mental Health

How to Use Nature to Improve your Mental Health

November 22, 2022

Nature and Mental Health: What’s the Link? We have all heard our parents say, or told our kids, to get out the house and into nature because it’s “good for you”. But is there actually any evidence behind this, or is it just an excuse to get away from the screens? The concept of connectedness

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Is your Relationship Breaking Down? | Four Tips to Resolve Conflicts

September 23, 2022

  In the last article we talked about The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse; four signs that predict the end of a relationship. Are you seeing any of them in your relationship? The good news is there is a remedy for each of the Horsemen. Are you ready to make some counter-movements? Like the “4

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