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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Treatments

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

Neurodiversity Explained

Neurodivergence is a term that describes the natural variation in human neurology and cognitive functioning. It refers to individuals who have neurological differences that are outside the typical range of variation in the human population.

Mental Health

What is a Personality Disorder?

Personality disorders are long-term patterns of behaviour and inner experiences that differ significantly from what is expected and fall into three major groupings.

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.

Resources

Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist

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).

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.

Relationships

How to Recognise and Deal with a Partner That You Suspect is a Narcissist

Narcissism is a personality trait, but not everyone with this trait has narcissistic personality disorder.

Treatments

Behaviour Therapy

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

Mental Health

PTSD, C-PTSD and BPD – What’s in a name?

How to distinguish between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Culture & Attitudes

The Scary Reality of Rape Culture

Rape culture refers to the societal norms and attitudes that perpetuate and normalise sexual violence, particularly against women and marginalised gender identities.

Treatments

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a type of psychotherapy that is used to treat a range of mental health conditions, particularly trauma-related disorders.

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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