As a mental health professional, I cannot help but reflect on one of the most helpful things I have learned in my career: the power of finding hope amidst hopelessness. I often ask my clients during their first session: “What do you HOPE to get out of treatment?” The purpose behind this question is to gently guide clients towards a … Read More
R U OK? Day 13 September 2018 by Shannon Moule (Clinical Psychologist)
In 2016, 2,866 people died from suicide in Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2017). It’s estimated that every day we lose 8 Australians to suicide and 30 people attempt to end their lives everyday (Lifeline, 2018). Rates of suicide are generally three times higher for males, rural and regional dwellers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Mindframe National Media … Read More