Individuals who feel plagued by repugnant, senseless or unacceptable thoughts that intrude into their lives, and feel they have to do some ritual (eg cleaning) over and over again, may have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Up until very recently, OCD was one of those problems that did not respond very well to therapy but with the help of the latest advances in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy psychologist Paul Carver can help you see how the whole thing works, and learn exactly how you can unravel it.
Struggling to Find Motivation?
Dr. David Wells has found that in his work with clients they often have the belief that motivation leads to doing or improved mood, however it is increased doing or activity that leads to motivation and improvement! So, despite our minds telling us not to do what we want to do, we do need to work towards helping ourselves. But how? David suggests starting with identifying your values. For other helpful tips read David’s article on increasing your motivation.
Is your partner having an affair?
Affairs occur because there is a problem, real or perceived, within the relationship. Clinical Psychologist Dr. David Wells discusses what to do when you suspect your partner is cheating and what signs to look for, such as a higher than normal credit card bill or your partner working longer hours than normal.
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Party Drugs: Occasional Ecstasy use also poses a threat to your mental health
Recreational drug taking is on the rise with increasing availability of illegal stimulants. Ecstasy contains the drug MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), yet the actual quantity of this stimulant varies as most pills have higher concentrations of ‘fillers’, cleaning products and other harmful chemicals, such as bleach are used to stretch the product. Beside the health detriments of these poisons, the actual effect of MDMA itself on mental function is often over-looked and under-reported aspect of drug use. No drug use, no matter how minor or infrequent, is without risk, particularly in those prone to depression or other genetic mood disorders such as bi-polar or anxiety.
If you are worried about yourself or a close friend or family member, it may be helpful to speak to a psychologist about treatment options or therapies to curb drug use or deal with substance-related problems. Vision Psychology has a number of psychologists and psychotherapist who work in drug-related therapies.
GP or Specialist?
If you are a GP in our local area you may like to fax the mental health referral letter (under the better access initiative) to (07) 3420 5824. Please remember that we do not need the mental health plan, unless the client consents to its release. We require a referral letter like the one you send to a psychiatrist, and Medicare requires that you bill the psychology mental health plan number for your consultation. Please state the number of sessions that you wish us to provide to your client as this is a Medicare requirement. Read More…