The federal government has been warning that the rising cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is unsustainable. More than a third of NDIS funding is spent on...
01/10/2024
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve heard much about health-care worker burnout. But what we haven’t heard much about is its effects on patients. Even before the pandemic, health...
01/07/2024
Today,more than half of the U.S. population lives with at least one chronic condition, and nearly 30% have multiple chronic conditions. These chronic conditions—which include...
01/07/2024
Happiness is often considered one of life’s ultimate goals, but understanding what makes you happy isn’t always easy. Happiness can mean many things. It can come in the form of...
01/06/2024
The authors of a new book on puberty had trouble coming up with a name. The guide to growing up, for pre-teens 9 to 13, is written for all kids – girls, boys, nonbinary youth....
01/03/2024
“What’s the point of getting upset?” This is a question I frequently hear within the walls of my therapy office. It’s a reasonable question. After all, if you want to be happy,...
01/01/2024
People who have had COVID-19 tend to report having more nightmares than people who have not been infected by the virus, according to research published in Nature and Science of...
12/31/2023
Why I practise self-care every day Why I practise self-care every day 4 min read I am a young person I am a parent I work with young people Open site search View Basket : 0...
12/29/2023
It’s all too easy to dismiss small talk as being inconsequential when in fact it’s an essential part of day-to-day communication which can add real value to our relationships....
12/27/2023
As you help your kids navigate a return to pre-pandemic activities, medical experts say there are some common health issues they may face Jamie Grill Atlas/Stocksy United...
12/27/2023
Lesley McCuaig remembers how angry she was when she was first diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2016. "I think it was coming from a bit of fear, fear of the unknown," she toldThe...
12/26/2023
Recently I was speaking with a colleague about physician burnout, which is a topic near to my heart. Several years ago, I arranged a showing of the excellent film Do No Harm,...
12/25/2023