Forensic psychology and psychiatry is growing rapidly both within Australia and worldwide. It can be defined as a sub discipline of general psychological or psychiatry practice that focuses on both civil and…
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Mental Health Tips for Men
In recent literature mental health for men is being referred to as a ‘silent crisis’; an issue that has been under the wraps for decades, and not too long ago surfaced around…
Pioneering Employee Wellness Programs
The average person will spend more than 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime, making the workplace undoubtedly one of the biggest influences on your health both physically and emotionally. In recent…
Anxiety in Our Daily Lives
I’m sure most of us can identify times where we have felt worried, nervous or uneasy about something; however these feelings usually pass and once the stressful situation is over we tend…
Identifying Depression: Symptoms & Clue’s To Look For
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1 in 16 young Australians are currently experiencing depression. We can all identify with feeling forlorn or moody from time to time; but imagine encountering…
The Link Between Mindfulness & Wellbeing
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” Jon Kabat – Zinn In recent years there has been a shift regarding certain elements of…
Supporting Our Future Psychologists
We at Prahran Psychology remember what it was like when we were students and trying to find our way in the psychology industry. It was daunting to say the least, as it…
Punk Psychology
In addition to my love of psychology, I also have lifelong passion for (almost) all forms music, in particular punk music. It was punk music that really spoke to me as an…
Resilience and the Pride March of 2016
We attended the Pride March on Sunday 31st January, as we generally do every year. It’s a fantastic event, full of colour, energy and fun. As usual this year’s march did not…
Prahran Psychology at AFL Camp
For the past five years I have been lucky enough to attended the AFL Induction Camp. The camp is an opportunity for the new recruits to learn more about what they have ahead…