Understanding Masking in Autism: What It Is, How It Looks, and How to Support Individuals Who Mask
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12:32 am, 19 November 2025
Many autistic children, teenagers, and adults learn to “mask” their autistic traits in order to fit in socially, avoid negative attention, or meet the expectations of school, work, or family environments. While masking can help someone cope in the moment, it often comes with emotional, cognitive,...
Why ADHD in Women and Girls Is Often Missed — And Why It Matters
Posted by admin 6:58 am, 5 November 2025
At Mindright, we’re seeing a growing number of women and girls who arrive in our clinic feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or burned out — often after years of masking or misdiagnosed struggles. For many of them, the answer has a name they never considered: ADHD.
While ADHD has long been...
The Science of Calm: How Cyclic Sighing Helps Regulate Stress
Posted by admin 11:29 pm, 21 October 2025
Feeling tense, anxious, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone — but there’s a simple, science-backed way to help your body reset in just a few breaths. It’s called cyclic sighing, a breathing technique studied by Dr Andrew Huberman and researchers at Stanford University.
Cyclic sighing involves...
How to Support Someone Who’s Struggling Emotionally
Posted by admin 2:46 am, 22 September 2025
When someone you care about is going through anxiety, depression, grief, or other emotional distress — it’s natural to want to help. But “wanting to help” doesn’t always translate into helpfulness. Research over the past decade shows there are specific ways of giving support that do more...
Can AI Tools Like ChatGPT Support CBT Therapy?
Posted by admin 2:09 am, 10 September 2025
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used approaches in mental health. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, challenge them, and practice new behaviours. But what happens between therapy sessions, when you don’t have your therapist there to guide you?
This is...
Understanding Suicide: Statistics, Risk Factors, and How to Support Someone in Crisis
Posted by admin 2:41 am, 3 September 2025
Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000. For 24/7 support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Suicide in AustraliaSuicide is one of the most pressing public health issues in Australia. In 2023, 3,214 Australians lost their...
The Power of Family Rituals: Why Shared Moments Matter for Children’s Mental Health
Posted by admin 4:24 am, 6 August 2025
In the midst of our fast-paced lives, it can be easy to overlook the small, repeated moments that bring families together—things like sharing dinner, watching a movie on the couch, weekend walks, or annual holiday traditions. These are more than just pleasant routines. They are family rituals, and...
EMDR for Trauma Therapy
Posted by admin 11:54 pm, 31 July 2025
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy designed to help people recover from trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR is based on the idea that traumatic memories can get “stuck” in the brain and continue to trigger distress in the present.
Unlike...
Understanding and Managing Depression During Winter: How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Can Help
Posted by admin 4:14 am, 11 June 2025
Winter is a season of shorter days and colder temperatures. It can also be a challenging time for those struggling with mood difficulties and we have certainly noticed that at Mindright lately.
Symptoms of depressed mood can include:
Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness Low energy...What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Posted by admin 3:33 am, 10 January 2025
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely practiced, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It is identified as the gold standard psychological treatment program for managing many psychological difficulties.
The...