Tag Archives: anxiety

Reduce the difficulties you face with your fussy eating child. Every now and then, it dawns on me how the lives of parents of fussy eaters are negatively affected. Parents struggle, they are often overwhelmed.  A few days ago I… Continue Reading >

Content is written by Maggie Dent Anxiety is the most significant mental health issue in childhood, and yet it frequently goes undetected and untreated. Signs of anxiety can be noticed as early as age two but we see a significant… Continue Reading >

By Chanel Nesci, Bupa Psychological Health and Safety Leader   Returning to school after the holidays can always evoke mixed emotions, for not only our children, but also for us as parents. After a big holiday break, some may feel… Continue Reading >

  It has become increasingly pre-valence over the past half-a-century that there has been a steady increase in the number of children being diagnosed with autism. That being new diagnoses per year and the total number of affected individuals in… Continue Reading >

For expectant and new parents, mental health concerns might not always be at the forefront of their minds, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be addressed as quickly as any physical health concern. Being an expectant and new parent is… Continue Reading >

Dr Tanya Unni AMTAN Medical Centre, Pimpama, Gold Coast   Being a new mum is challenging at any time. Your body is changing, and your world is changing even more. I remember being a first-time mum and it wasn’t easy,… Continue Reading >

Fiona Rogerson It’s like a nervous energy running through your entire body.  The often relentless, unending worry and concern about everything, anything and nothing.  It doesn’t slow down, and often feels like it’s bigger than you… taking over and leaving… Continue Reading >

Unfortunately, anxiety in children is a common issue. According to anxiety statistics, 3.8% of the global population had anxiety disorders in 2017. It’s normal that children have fears while growing up. Infants and toddlers are afraid of loud noises, and… Continue Reading >

Fiona Rogerson   Yes.  Dads do experience postnatal depression.  In fact, dads also experience prenatal anxiety and/or depression (anxiety and depression during the period of pregnancy), and postnatal anxiety (after the birth of baby).  Most of us know that depression… Continue Reading >

I am proud to be talking about my journey through anxiety and postnatal depression.  It was an incredibly challenging time having experienced it with both of my children, but, after having gone through it, I am now a better, healthier… Continue Reading >