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School refusal: what’s really going on when your child won’t go

By the time Term 2 rolls around in Canberra, the gloss of a new school year has worn off. Mornings are darker, the weather is turning, and for some families a difficult pattern has started to emerge. The stomach aches before breakfast. The tears at the school gate. The refusal to get in or out…
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Shorter days, longer nights: looking after your mental health through Canberra’s cold season

If you live in Canberra, you know the shift is coming. One week the evenings are warm enough to sit outside, the next you are reaching for your puffer jacket by 5pm. The mornings get darker, the frost arrives, and before long you are spending the bulk of your day indoors with the heater on.…
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Meet Psychologist, Nick Jones

Nick is a Psychologist at Think Mental Health, also working at the Canberra Medicare Mental Health Centre. Having joined the team in a non-clinical role in 2023, Nick recently stepped into clinical work after completing his Master of Psychology, and he is now available for appointments at Think Mental Health Clinic. Nick’s path to psychology was…
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Sadness

Sadness is when you feel really down or upset, and it can happen when things don’t go how you wanted or when you lose something important. It’s okay to feel sad sometimes, but if it lasts a long time or makes it hard to do things you enjoy, it could be something more serious, like…
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Sadness In Children

All children feel sad, frustrated or down at times. But depression is more than just a bad mood or a tough day. It is a mental health condition that affects how a child feels, thinks and functions at home, school, and in different relationships.
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Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear that we get when something feels uncertain or scary. It’s normal to feel anxious sometimes, like before a test or when trying something new. Anxiety can help us stay focused and do our best. But if it happens a lot and starts to get in the way…
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Supporting Your Child Through Parental Separation

Parental separation occurs when two parents decide they will no longer remain together, and often, it brings uncertainty, sadness, and a sense of loss. It is a major life change – not only for you, but also for your child.
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Anxiety in Children

As parents, it is normal to want your children to feel safe and secure. When children become overwhelmed by fear or worry, it can be difficult to understand what is happening and how to help.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s attention and hyperactivity. It can make it harder for a person to focus, control impulses, and manage their behaviour.