How does alcohol use affect you? We have all heard it before. "Everything is in moderation." This is definitely true when it comes to alcohol consumption. While many Australians enjoy a glass of wine at a week-long dinner or a few types of beer with friends on the weekend, it is important to consider the effects of alcohol when it becomes excessive. Alcohol changes the chemical messages in our brain that control movement, emotion, judgment, speech, behavior and memory. This is why the short-...

What to expect from a first psychology session When you visit a doctor because you feel sick, say the flu, you know what to expect from your medical appointment, and you know that you will eventually feel better. But when you make an appointment to see a psychiatrist, do you know what will happen? You may not be sure if it will help you the way you hope. Many people do not know what to expect and are often worried about what lies ahead. Feeling anxious at first is normal It is normal to fe...

Delaying your child from school - yes or no? Most school-aged Australian parents have asked themselves, when is the right time to send my child to school? If their birthday is nearing the end of the cutoff period, should you keep them back a year? Or maybe they aren't just as social as some of the other kids of their age. Is this a reason to delay their start? Whether or not to delay your child’s start in school is a big decision. But it is also difficult, which can cause parents a lot of ...

Young Minds Mental Health First Aid Course The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course was created by MHFA in Australia, which offers award-winning training in 25 countries. MHFA training is linked to improving knowledge of mental illness and its treatments, appropriate first aid strategies and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. Training helps raise awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental illness. The 14-hour course is designed for adults who work o...