Insights & Information
Why do we think the way we think? Feel the way we feel?
Dive into our collection of stories, strategies and fresh perspectives on the human brain, drawn from the lived experiences of our nerd-powered team.
Culturally responsive mental health care for multicultural communities
Your culture, language, faith and family shape how you experience distress and what help feels right. Here is what culturally responsive care looks like.
Trauma and PTSD: common reactions and treatment options
Strong reactions after trauma are common and often ease with support. When they do not, effective PTSD treatments are available. Here is what to know.
Understanding grief and loss
Grief is a natural response to loss, and it looks different for everyone. Learn what is common, how to cope and when extra support may help.
What is sex therapy? What happens in a session
Sex therapy is a talking therapy for sexual concerns. There is no physical contact. Learn what it can help with and what happens in a session.
Affirming counselling for LGBTQIA+ people: what to expect
Affirming counselling means your identity is respected, not questioned. Learn what to expect, questions to ask and where to find LGBTQIA+ support.
Depression or sadness? When to reach out
Sadness is part of life. Depression lasts longer and affects how you function. Learn the signs, the treatments that help and when to reach out.
Anxiety: common symptoms and treatments that work
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia, and it responds well to treatment. Learn the signs and the options with good evidence.
How a Mental Health Treatment Plan works for Medicare-rebated sessions
A Mental Health Treatment Plan lets you claim Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual sessions a year. Here is how to get one and what changed in November 2025.
Counsellor, psychologist or clinical psychologist: who should you see?
Counsellors, psychologists and clinical psychologists all offer talking therapy. Here is how their training, regulation and costs differ, and how to choose.
Self-advocacy skills for NDIS participants and families
Practical skills to help NDIS participants and families speak up, prepare for meetings, keep records and use their rights.
The NDIS early childhood approach: support for young children
What the NDIS early childhood approach offers children younger than 9, how to get started, and what the Thriving Kids changes mean for families.
NDIS support coordinators: referring for psychological assessments
When a psychological or neuropsychological assessment may help a participant, which funding pathway applies, and how to write a useful referral.