Behavioural Activation and Value Driven Action

Posted by admin 12:00 am, 29 April 2015

The lethargy cycle in depression represents at pattern that often occurs when people are depressed that is an interaction between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. When people are depressed they tend to think more negatively about themselves, the world and their future. The negative thinking...

Is there such a thing as recreational drug use

Posted by admin 11:21 am, 27 April 2015

In the last year I have seen a significant increase in ‘recreational drug use’ especially among middle aged men and women. What gets me thinking is most of these adults do not realize that some will end up being addicted and some are lucky to escape the addiction revolving door.

One...

Finding a genetic cause for anorexia nervosa

Posted by admin 6:56 am, 9 April 2015

Recently a survivor of anorexia nervosa and a psychiatrist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Dr Fiona Wagg, went on ABC Radio to raise awareness about a study that is currently being undertaken by the Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative (AGNI) to find a genetic cause for anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa...

ACUPUNCTURE IN CONJUCTION WITH THERAPY

Posted by admin 6:54 am, 9 April 2015

Today I thought of writing about the benefits of acupuncture in conjunction with therapy. as most of you know this is something i strongly recommend for my aptients especially those who are suffering from depression and anxiety. My belief in acupuncture started in my fellowship at...