Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a brief therapy based on attachment and interpersonal theories. It focuses on resolving interpersonal issues that are causing mental health difficulties, like depression. Depression isn’t always caused by a problematic relationship but it can affect relationships when the sufferer seeks isolation, turns their focus inwards, or acts out. The goals of…
It’s natural to feel nervous about a job interview, particularly if you think the stakes are high because it’s that once-in-a-lifetime, perfect role at just the right company. Before you get too overwhelmed or melt into a puddle of anxiety, take a breath and read a few tips we’ve compiled to help you through. Anticipate…
We’re all worried for our physical health at the moment but what about our mental health? In times of uncertainty, change, or loss it’s normal to struggle but some may experience more mental health difficulties than others. These are a few common mental health disorders we’ve seen more people presenting with at the moment. So…
Working from home isn’t new for some, but for others it may be a challenging transition to move away from the routine hustle and bustle of the workplace. Some members of PsychMed are currently self-isolating and working through changes just like the rest of Australia. These are some of the tips we talked about together…
Let’s talk chronic pain. 1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain, the impact of which extends far beyond daily physical discomfort. Chronic pain can affect an individual’s whole life and the lives of those around them.
We human beings are social creatures and despite our complaints about the daily grind, we tend to thrive on structure and routine as well. However, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommended self-isolation practices have thrown a spanner in the works in both these areas.
We’ve put together a few quick tips to help you boost your happy vibe on this awesome day… and any other day of the year for that matter!
PTSD is related to traumatic experiences. However, it is a serious mental disorder that is still widely misunderstood, which is why we’d like to debunk a few common myths.
Behind every interesting tid-bit there were psychologists and scientists asking the important questions and painstakingly investigating them. Who said research jobs were boring?!
Call us biased but we believe psychology can explain pretty much everything one way or another! That’s why outside the office we totally geek out on weird and wonderful psychology facts. We thought we’d share a few doozies with you today.