Author: Amy Howie

Human beings are natural problem solvers, it is one of our greatest strengths. However, for many of us, this strength can turn into “overthinking” when we begin to imagine worst-case scenarios. This constant mental loop of “what-ifs” creates high levels of anxiety as we try to prevent disasters that haven’t even happened yet. If you…

Most adults require between 7 and 9 hours sleep per night to function well. Disrupted sleep is often one of the first signs of emotional distress and can take the form of an inability to fall asleep, restlessness, nightmares, frequent waking, or a combination of all of these. Regular lack of sleep can contribute to…

Are you one of the 3.37 Million Australians in 2020 who are living with chronic pain? Chronic, or persistent, pain is pain that has been ongoing beyond the time when the body should have healed (usually around 3 months) and can become a disease in its own right. Ongoing pain can be extremely debilitating and…

Stress is a common experience for many in our modern, fast- paced world. The biggest contributors to stress are financial worry, health concerns, relationship problems, adjusting to changes, work demands and just having too much to do and not enough time. Changes in technology have meant that we are now available to friends, family and…

The financial and emotional costs of relationship breakdown, particularly for couples with children are high. Working on saving your relationship can be a worthwhile investment in your future mental and financial health. So, what are some of the components of a relationship in distress and how can you build a healthy relationship?