The missing middle: Meet the people falling through the gaps of the mental health care system
This news article originally featured in Triple J Hack and has been republished with permission.
Riley* began seeing a psychologist when he was just 13 years old, but his mental health really deteriorated in 2020, when he was in Year 12.
"I had presented to the emergency...
Last reviewed May 2024
Going with the flow: exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
This third-wave therapy approach is an effective way to help clients design a new internal narrative, and it can be particularly useful with children.
Article summary:
Jodie Wassner MAPS, educational and developmental psychologist, explains how acceptance and com...
Last reviewed Jun 2024
Placement poverty is holding the next generation of psychologists back
The costs associated with studying psychology often deter students from continuing with their studies. At a time when Australia needs more psychologists than ever before, the APS wants to see this issue addressed urgently.
Article summary:
Many psychology students ar...
Last reviewed Aug 2024
5 tips to engage school children in a therapy session
The number of young people presenting to psychologists with mental health issues is on the rise.
Article summary:
Before working with school-aged children, observe them in the classroom setting in advance, so you can see how they interact with their peers and adult...
Last reviewed Aug 2024
Why CBTi is an effective treatment for insomnia
In summary:
Around 3.5 million adults live with chronic insomnia in Australia.
Despite its prevalence in the community, only a small minority of psychologists are trained in insomnia management.
Diagnostic schema no longer differentiates between 'primary' and 'sec...
Last reviewed Apr 2025
Managing the psychological aspects of women's pain
Article summary:
Research on women in Victoria found that 40% of participants reported living with chronic pain, yet women are less likely to receive treatment for it.
Research indicates that women are more likely to be challenged about whether their pain is real. Ne...
Last reviewed Aug 2024
Aussie slams fellow mums after traumatic cafe incident: 'Never felt so unsupported'
This news article was originally published on Yahoo Lifestyle online and has been republished with permission.
An Aussie mum has opened up on how 'lonely' she felt after a situation that saw her crying in public.
An Aussie mum has shared how “alone and isolated” she felt...
Last reviewed Sep 2024
Geordie's undiagnosed autism and OCD left him unable to attend school. He’s now an award-winning art
This news article originally appeared in ABC News online and has been republished with permission.
At 14, Geordie Williamson was faced with a challenge which left him unable to attend school for the next two years.
He didn't know it at the time, but he was living with ob...
Last reviewed Sep 2024
For women experiencing (peri)menopause, psychological support can make all the difference
Article summary:
Many of the recommendations APS made in its submission into issues related to menopause and perimenopause have been included in a recent government inquiry report, released in September 2024.
Some of these recommendations include: the development of a...
Last reviewed Sep 2024
Supporting clients with perinatal mental health challenges
Article summary:
Around 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience perinatal mental health issues, impacting family wellbeing and attachment.
Social and biological factors like isolation, trauma and hormonal changes increase risk.
Diagnosis requires nuanced as...
Last reviewed Nov 2024