Did you know children smile 400 times a day, compared to a meager 20 – 50 times a day for adults? A baby’s smile is triggered by almost anything and everything – even when they are in the womb. So how did so many of us lose this level of spontaneous joy?…
If you are experiencing a stressful life event and struggling to cope you may consider seeing your GP for a mental health care plan (MHCP). And for some people this can be helpful. However, this is not your only option. You also have access to numerous counsellors and psychotherapists with…
Are you or someone you care about experiencing loneliness? If so, you may also be aware of the impact of not having enough social connection is having on your physical, emotional, and mental health. You are not alone. In fact, loneliness has been described by some researchers as epidemic. Particularly for…
EXERCISE FOR DEPRESSIONLike me you are probably aware of how important exercise is for your physical health, but unaware of the positive impact exercise for depression can offer. On a Saturday morning the walking track at our local Gold Coast beach is a hive activity with people of all ages, walking,…
In a culture where drinking is the social norm you can easily excuse / ignore the depression after alcohol and the impact on your physical health, and relationships. After all a drink or two to relax at the end of a long day seems reasonable enough. And social events are…