The link between mental health and relationships is complex and multifaceted, but when they work together in harmony they are mutually beneficial to one another.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. CBT aims to identify and change negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to negative emotions and behaviours.
How to distinguish between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the nervous system – including the brain – during development from childhood to adulthood. People with ADHD can experience impulsivity, hyperactivity, distractedness, and difficulty following instructions and completing tasks.
Borderline personality disorder is a pattern of instability in personal relationships, intense emotions, poor self-image and impulsivity. A person with borderline personality disorder may go to great lengths to avoid being abandoned, engage in self-harm or have repeated suicide attempts, display inappropriate intense anger, or have ongoing feelings of emptiness.
DBT is a comprehensive treatment approach that aims to help individuals learn skills to manage their emotions, tolerate distress, and improve their interpersonal relationships.
This questionnaire is designed to stimulate dialogue between a medical practitioner and the patient to help confirm if the patient may be suffering from the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Behaviour therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying maladaptive behaviours and replacing them with more adaptive ones.
DARVO is a defence mechanism used by individuals accused of wrongdoing and avoids accountability by shifting the blame back onto their accusers.
The primary goal of TFP is to increase a patient’s capacity for emotional regulation and integration by addressing the underlying personality structure, especially in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological condition that can occur after experiencing prolonged or repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or captivity.
While the specifics of the laws can vary between states and territories, there are several key elements that are common across Australia.
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment.
