Articles
By Northside Staff New Year’s resolutions can be beneficial for mental health in several ways. Setting goals and creating intentions for the upcoming year gives individuals a sense of direction and purpose, which can help improve mental well-being. With 2024 coming to an end, we took a moment to ask some of our staff to
> Read MoreWritten by Jessica Yegorov, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Lawson Clinical Psychology Have you ever felt broken? Ever thought to yourself, “What’s wrong with me?”, “I’m so messed up,” or “everyone else seems to be able to do this – why can’t I?” You’re not alone. But why are we so quick to blame ourselves? These statements
> Read MoreBy 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 Societal expectations, stigma, and outdated norms often make it difficult for men to open up about their emotional struggles, leaving many to suffer in silence. 43% of men aged
> Read MoreBy 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
> Read MoreBy 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
> Read MoreBy 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
> Read MoreBy: 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
> Read More