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At Bayside Psychotherapy in Melbourne, we’ve noticed an increase every year in the number of people we help to stop, or come to terms with the damaging impact of binge drinking. Whilst we help people from all walks of life, facing all kinds of personal challenges it’s clear that binge drinking and associated impacts of alcohol misuse are on the rise. Our counselling clinic is treating more people suffering with this out of control problem than we ever have before. View our presentation on Binge Drinking in Australia here:   [U[...]

As Australia and the rest of the world emerge from the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic the effects of lockdowns, border restrictions, business closures, home schooling and social isolation continue to impact the mental health of many Australians. The results from recent research have also found that the divorce rate amongst Australian couples has skyrocketed. According to divorce statistics in Australia by The Age, over 200,000 divorce applications were lodged by un[...]

There are times when we don’t always recognise our feelings and it is very easy to forget that anxiety has physical effects too. When we can identify these signs it becomes easier to tell if you are experiencing anxiety and move towards a mindful solution, which is why we have put together this guide to the physical signs of anxiety. [...]

You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’. But do you know what it really means? Every time you consume a meal, you are not only providing your body with the energy it needs to function, but you are also sending critical instructions to your brain. [...]

Have you ever noticed a connection between your eating habits and your emotions? Perhaps you’ve experienced a short burst of energy after binging on sugary foods, or felt irritable and tired after skipping breakfast. Food can certainly affect how you feel. But the same applies vice versa. Your frame of mind can affect your relationship with food and, subsequently, your eating habits. While the exact causes of eating disorders are complex, researchers are continuing to uncover [...]

Mental health awareness has grown significantly and especially as a result of COVID and the associated lockdowns. In Australia, we have taken huge steps forward in opening up about our mental health issue[...]

Let’s examine how age and gender can influence eating disorder risk. When reading this article, remember - although age and gender may impact one’s chance of being diagnosed with an eating disorder, eating disorders can affect anyone at any time. [...]