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Exploring Psychology and What Psychologist Do
Learn More: Exploring Psychology and What Psychologist DoPsychology is a branch of science that studies the human mind and behaviour. Psychologists are professionals who specialise in this field, providing mental health support to individuals experiencing emotional, cognitive, and behavioural difficulties. In this blog, we will explore the role of a psychologist, what they do, and how they can help you. What is a…
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Mental Health Care Plan: A Support Plan for Seeking the Assistance of a Psychologist
Learn More: Mental Health Care Plan: A Support Plan for Seeking the Assistance of a PsychologistPrevalence of Mental Health Issues It is very well understood that the incidents of mental health issues have been rising for sometimes. The 2021 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing estimated that: In addition to high level of prevalence of mental health issues, only half of the people experiencing them seek assistance. As financial barriers may…
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Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Learn More: Understanding Anxiety DisordersStress is a natural emotion and a part of life. It is your brain’s way of alerting you to potential dangers that you may be faced with. Examples include when you are stressed before exam time or when you are dealing with an important problem at work, as the passing of an exam as well…
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How Psychologists can Help You
Learn More: How Psychologists can Help YouThere are many points in life, where you need to talk with someone, when faced with what may seem like insurmountable obstacles. While a good friend may be a good listener, a psychologist has been trained to assist you with identifying the thoughts, emotions, and habits that have gotten in the way of getting around…
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How to seek the assistance of a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist
Learn More: How to seek the assistance of a Psychiatrist or a PsychologistAs stated in an earlier blog, there are several signs that could indicate your need to see a psychiatrist or a psychologist. Seeking assistance, however, can be overwhelming and seem like an insurmountable task, especially if your mental health status is interfering with your daily life. The first step towards healing is as simple as visiting your General Practitioner (GP) to…
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Why stepping out of your comfort zone will benefit you.
Learn More: Why stepping out of your comfort zone will benefit you.Everyone has their own “comfort zone”, and rather than being an actual place, it is more of a psychological construct that defines the limits of our daily routines and experiences. To be in your comfort zone implies being in a safe, secure and familiar situation – and is crucial to our wellbeing as human beings.…
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Signs that Indicate that You May Need to See a Psychiatrist or Psychologist
Learn More: Signs that Indicate that You May Need to See a Psychiatrist or PsychologistSigns that Indicate that You May Need to See a Psychiatrist or Psychologist Even though experiencing a mental health condition is quite common, with nearly one fifth of the population having some form of disorder, the term “mental illness” is still scary to many people. Unfortunately, the reason for the observed apprehension is because there…
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Jargons used in NDIS
Learn More: Jargons used in NDISWhen applying for NDIS services, navigating through the maze of information can be daunting for many people. To take full advantage of what NDIS may be able to offer you and your loves ones, in addition to having access to the correct information, an understanding of the jargons that are used by NDIS is important as…
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Jargons used in Psychiatry and Psychology
Learn More: Jargons used in Psychiatry and PsychologyTo provide that extra support, Takes Care Specialist Centre’s blogs have covered important topics, such as whether to see a psychologist or psychiatrist (Psychiatrist or Psychologist: Which One?) and how to prepare for your first psychiatry appointment (10 Tips for Preparing for Your First Psychiatry Appointment). Another tool that may assist you in this journey is knowledge of…