Dr Jodie Lowinger, CEO of The Anxiety Clinic, explains, “Life is filled with ups and downs so pursuing happiness can create unrealistic expectations.”
Dr Jodie interview: Surprising ways to spark joy in Body+Soul
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Unwrapping Christmas Cheer: The dance inside your brain
Christmas cheer: Unwrapping why some people feel joy and others feel sad. Learn how to rewire your Christmas brain to feel good on-demand.
HSC results 2023: 7 ways to reframe BIG feelings
The wait will be over for Year 12s and their families on 14 December, when the HSC 2023 results are released. How to reframe big feelings with Dr Jodie.
Holiday anxiety: how to handle the festive hustle
December is a full-on time of year for most of us. Our calendars fill up fast with parties, presents to buy, food to make, family to visit — and all while wrapping up work projects in time for the holidays (if you’re fortunate enough to have one).
Do I have OCD? Why does my mind feel like it’s running on a loop and I just can’t control it?
When you hear someone refer to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), what comes to mind? Unhelpfully, the stereotype and social media memes often focus in on extreme neatness or a phobia of germs, without acknowledging the many ways OCD can present itself in a person’s life and the distressing and debilitating impact it can have. OCD is so much more than being a ‘clean freak’ and can present in often unrecognised ways.
Celebrating World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day 2023 on Tuesday 10 October is a day that empowers and inspires all of us to talk about and raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. It also celebrates the 75th anniversary of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and World Mental Health Day 2023.