The effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of Australians This year has seen a substantial rise in the demand for mental health support through both online help services and psychology clinics, showing that the year 2020 is severely grinding on the mental well-being of Australians and people across the world. The Black Dog Institute

Mary Magalotti on the pressures COVID-19 has put on Marriages The year 2020 has been a year full of stress, anxiety and frustration for many Australians. Furthermore, with social isolation restrictions and lockdowns in place across the country and the majority of people working from home, people are spending more time than ever along with

Mary Magalotti Seeing a loved one dealing with depression can be extremely painful and even frustrating, and one of the most common questions we get asked at Life Resolutions is how to support someone with depression. Here is our brief guide on how to do this. Be sensitive – Do not judge the actions of

Trauma can be defined in numerous ways, but essentially, it is an individual experience of dealing with the effects and symptoms that have resulted from a specific trauma, with the experience varying substantially from person to person. When a person has experienced trauma, their bran can be significantly affected, leading to difficulties dealing with their

While pregnancy can be the most beautiful journey for some parents, it can be one of struggles and difficulties for others. Perinatal depression and anxiety are common conditions for parents to develop during pregnancy and the early stages of parenthood. They are when a parent is the development of depression or anxiety during or immediately

Life Resolutions- Work From Home in 2020 This year, the amount of people working from home has skyrocketed due to the pandemic. While some people find themselves being more productive under these new circumstances, others are struggling. So, Jodie Brenton and the Life Resolution’s team have compiled some strategies to help people to improve their

Life Resolutions help on Trauma Trauma is defined as the direct or indirect exposure to an adverse event which leaves lasting and uncontrollable effects. While humans and their brains are incredibly resilient and strong, when exposed to negative and painful experiences, the brain can be quite fragile, with these experiences often leading to trauma. Both

Life Resolutions on Social Isolation While time alone at home can often be relaxing and even therapeutic, many people struggle to cope when they are forced to spend extended periods of time alone. This struggle is becoming increasingly prevalent in Australia, and across the world, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the strict social isolation

Depression is an extremely prevalent issue in Australia, affecting over a million people every year. Depression can affect anyone and anyone, at any point in their life. Therefore, it is integral to remove the taboos of being depressed, so that people feel comfortable to seek help when they need it. Jodie Brenton- Learning How to

Life Resolutions Counselling Alcohol and drugs represent the most addictive substances in the world and are responsible for the destruction of countless lives. Addiction to these substances is completely normal but should be addressed immediately to prevent harm. People with mild alcohol and drug problems are generally able to change their behaviour relatively easily, by