They’re being called ‘Generation Covid’. They’re the young Australians who have seen their plans, hopes and dreams shattered because of the global pandemic. And, they’re struggling to cope with the rising anxiety. For the past three months, researchers at Swinburne University have been surveying people across Australia,...
Getting out the door in the morning is sometimes a trial. Parents struggle to get kids out of bed and ready for the day with their uniforms on and teeth brushed, while at the same time trying to get themselves ready for their work day....
The Christmas season is wonderful. There is so much to do and see – from light adorned houses, to Santa and his helpers – it’s no surprise that our kids love it. But sometimes, often in fact, the Christmas season can become really overwhelming. There is...
Have you tried weight loss diets and had minimal or no success? You’re definitely not alone. There are countless diets on offer, and new ones appear each day, however the evidence shows that dieting for weight loss is rarely successful. Here at Young Minds Health...
Schizophrenia Awareness Week is held every year in May and is an important time to bring awareness to the challenges posed by this condition and break the stigma associated with Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a condition that affects the normal functioning of the brain, interfering with...
Kids grow up so fast. One day they are toddlers clutching your hand as you cross the street, the next they are smart and responsible, and looking for more independence. Leaving your child home alone is a big step in independence for kids and should be...
Losing a loved one is hard to navigate as an adult, and it’s even harder for a child. It’s natural to want to protect them from pain, but unfortunately that’s just not realistic when someone your child loves die. But we can teach them positive...
Are you visiting a psychologist for the first time? Not sure what to expect? You are not alone! When you visit a doctor because you feel sick, say with the flu, you know what to expect from your medical appointment, and you know that eventually you...
It’s almost never a good thing when the school rings. Usually it’s a sick child who needs to be picked up. Other times it’s a forgotten lunch box. But sometimes it’s the teacher (or principal!) ringing to report on your child’s misbehaviour, or even that...
Most Australian parents of school-age children have asked themselves, when is the right time to send my child to school? If their birthday falls towards the end of the cut off period, should you keep them back a year? Or maybe they’re not quite as...