Many parents face mental health challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood. With the right support from psychologists and specialised services, families can navigate this time with greater confidence and care.

This blog explores the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS) - a simple 0 to10 tool for tracking emotional intensity. It shows how regularly checking in with your SUDS can build self-awareness, improve communication, and help prevent overwhelm. A practical, relatable guide to managing stress before it spirals.

This blog unpacks the surprising science behind Monday stress - including how it shows up in your hair through elevated cortisol levels. Drawing on research linking weekly dread to heart health, it explains why even retirees feel the Monday blues. More importantly, it offers practical tips to help you start your week with calm, not cortisol.

Kindness is a quiet strength - not weakness. This blog highlights how small, everyday acts of compassion can calm our brains, uplift others, and create powerful ripples in a harsh world. A gentle call to lead with humanity, even when it’s hard.

Moral injury is the emotional toll of being forced to act against your values - or witnessing wrongdoing you can’t prevent. This blog explores how it’s affecting more Australian workers across industries, why betrayal lies at its core, and what needs to change in our workplaces to protect people’s wellbeing and integrity.

Seeing a psychologist can be a powerful step toward better mental health - but finding the right person to talk to isn’t always straightforward. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all - the right psychologist for someone else might not be the right one for you. But finding that person who truly fits your needs can make all the difference.

Many men still feel pressure to stay silent about mental health. This blog explores why that is, how it’s changing, and how speaking up can be a powerful act of strength.

Grief is a personal and unpredictable journey - there’s no right way or set timeline. This blog explores the many forms grief can take and reassures readers that all feelings are valid. With self-compassion, support, and time, it's possible to find hope and healing, even while carrying the weight of loss.

Spending time in nature is a simple yet powerful way to support mental health. This blog highlights how being outdoors can reduce stress, ease symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve mood and mindfulness. Even a short walk or time under a tree can make a big difference.