Three myths about trauma
Traumatic events profoundly shock and overwhelm us. We can be exposed to trauma through deliberate harm, by natural disaster or accident, or by witnessing harm to others. It could be a single, vivid...
View ArticleBusting five myths regarding eating disorders and mental illness
To reduce the rate of eating disorders in Australia we need to raise awareness of the symptoms, causes and impact. And to do this effectively we need to increase public understanding that these...
View ArticleSupermoon vs superstition
It’s #Supermoon night! Grab your binoculars and telescopes and extra-dark sunglasses!The Moon has had a lot of pretty outlandish myths around it. It’s made of cheese. It’s full of bat people. It’s got...
View ArticleFive things people get wrong about BPD
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a commonly misunderstood condition that carries a lot of stigma. Misconceptions about BPD can stop people seeking treatment and influence the way people with...
View ArticleBusting the myths about dissociative identity disorder
Hollywood loves to use extreme depictions of mental illness to make movies, and they’re not always concerned with accuracy or sensitivity.The latest example, Split, portrays a highly stigmatising,...
View ArticleNine things you need to know before watching Split
Imagine watching a film about the mental illness you’ve just been diagnosed with. Now imagine that film paints a picture of violence and danger. It suggests people with your condition are a terrifying...
View ArticleBusting the myths about anxiety disorders
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia, on average one in four people will experience the illness at some stage in their life. Yet a common myth is that anxiety disorders are...
View ArticleBusting myths about psychiatric medication
Psychiatric medications, also known as psychotropic medication, play an important role in the treatment and management of mental illness.Yet despite being commonplace, there are many myths surrounding...
View ArticleBusting the myths about OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a term bandied around a lot these days – ‘that’s so OCD’ or ‘when it comes to cleanliness I’m so OCD’ - but do we really know what it means?
View ArticleBipolar disorder: No two experiences are the same
If you've seen people diagnosed with bipolar disorder on the news, or in a movie, you might have an idea of what bipolar disorder involves. But did you know that there are different types of bipolar...
View ArticleBipolar Disorder Unveiled: Shedding Light on World Bipolar Day
Every year on March 30, World Bipolar Day is observed to raise awareness about Bipolar Disorder and to eliminate stigma surrounding this complex mental health condition. It's a day to educate, support,...
View Article