4 Tips for Coping with Financial Stress
Research shows managing our money is one of the top stressors we face, and the current pandemic has not helped. Financial stress can affect your sleep, zap your energy, and lead to other problems such as depression and anxiety, physical ailments and relationship issues. You may find some of these tips helpful for coping with […]
Calming the Mind: Understanding and Treating Anxiety
Understanding combined with evidence based treatment strategies can loosen the grip of anxiety. Anxiety attacks and symptoms can leave you wondering what is happening and why you are feeling uncomfortable. Symptoms might include sweating, shaking, restricted breathing, racing heart, feelings of terror or impending doom, or even fear you are suffering a heart attack, going […]
The Link Between Anxiety and ADHD in Adults and How to Cope
When we think about ADHD, hyperactive children usually come to mind. But in reality, it’s a condition that affects around 2-3% of adults, and it often co-exists with a range of other conditions such as depression and anxiety. The likelihood of a person with ADHD suffering anxiety is as much as 50%, according to the paper Adult ADHD […]
Understanding ADHD in Adults
We hear a lot in the media about ADHD in children, but it’s not always picked up in childhood. For example, children with inattentive-only ADHD do not get into trouble as much and are therefore less likely to be reviewed by professionals. Likewise, especially intelligent people with ADHD may also be missed because they are […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health in Australia
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increases in social isolation, as well as unemployment and financial problems for many people. According to research, the effects of the pandemic have also led to mental health challenges. This includes an increase in loneliness, anxiety, stress, depression and other uncomfortable emotions. Let’s look at some of the early […]
A Psychologist’s Guide to Dealing with Loneliness in Isolation
With the COVID-19 pandemic requiring an increase in social isolation, many of us might be feeling lonely. Social isolation and the loneliness that goes with it can bring up a multitude of emotions. These range from anxiety, grief and anger, through to calm and hopefulness. Some of us may even end up feeling all of […]
Telehealth: Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19
By now you have probably heard how the government is extending ‘telehealth’ services across Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This move is designed to enable people to access many of the healthcare services they need while they’re at home. At Sydney City Psychology, we are also going ‘virtual’ – providing our services for managing anxiety and stress […]
Vicarious Trauma: Know the signs and Reduce the risk
Vicarious trauma refers to the emotional and psychological changes that can occur when people engage with the trauma experiences of others. Recognising the signs is crucial for people working in caregiving roles, as it allows them to understand the potential impact on their own wellbeing and take proactive steps to safeguard themselves from ongoing problems. […]
Compassion Fatigue: Know the signs and reduce the risk
Working in professions that provide support to people who have experienced trauma or suffering can be incredibly rewarding. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges that can impact the wellbeing of the worker. Two terms often used to describe these challenges are vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. While these concepts are related, […]
Am I Autistic
Step 1 – Understand and embrace the concept of neurodiversity Neurodiversity was a term originally coined by the Australian sociologist Judy Singer in the late 1990s. Neurodiversity refers to the idea that everyone experiences and interacts with the world around them differently. People who identify as neurodivergent may be autistic, or have a developmental condition […]