Mental Health and Relationships

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.

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Perceptions of Human Intelligence

Intelligence is a complex and multifaceted trait that can be difficult to measure accurately, and the way people perceive intelligence is often influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural, social, and economic factors.

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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.

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a comprehensive treatment approach that aims to help individuals learn skills to manage their emotions, tolerate distress, and improve their interpersonal relationships.

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Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP)

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).

Mental Health

Signs Your Loved One May Have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), or Both

Some people describe BPD like an exposed nerve ending, as small things can trigger intense reactions. If you’re in a relationship with someone with BPD, it may feel like a rollercoaster or extreme highs and extreme lows with rarely anything in between.

Domestic/Family Violence

Domestic and Family Violence Laws in Australia

While the specifics of the laws can vary between states and territories, there are several key elements that are common across Australia.

Treatments

Behaviour Therapy

Behaviour therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying maladaptive behaviours and replacing them with more adaptive ones.

Conditions

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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.

Mental Health

An In-Depth Look at the Symptoms of Complex PTSD

C-PTSD symptoms can include emotional dysregulation, dissociation, chronic feelings of shame or guilt, and difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships.

Domestic/Family Violence

Hidden in Plain Sight – Understanding Coercive Control

Coercive control refers to a pattern of behaviour that seeks to dominate and control another person through the use of various tactics, such as isolation, intimidation, financial control, and emotional abuse.

Conditions

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

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.

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Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)

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.

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