Health Anxiety: When being health conscious becomes a problem

Health Anxiety: When being health conscious becomes a problem

How do you know if the way you worry about your health is a problem? It is good to be conscious of your health and wellbeing. But it is almost impossible not to be aware of messages about growing public health concerns. A little bit of worry might encourage you get checked out, or make healthier life choices. And we’ve all spent a little bit of time down the Dr Google rabbit hole. However, some people find that they worry so much about their health, it becomes overwhelming and disruptive to their lives. This may be health anxiety, a common reason people might come to see a psychologist.

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Leave no woman – or girl – behind. Mental health & wellbeing for women today.

Leave no woman – or girl – behind. Mental health & wellbeing for women today.

Some of the things that make women strong, and allow them to make valuable contributions to our communities, are also the things that make their mental health and wellbeing more vulnerable.

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From the psychologist's chair: Kate Willcox speaks about cancer and mental health

From the psychologist's chair: Kate Willcox speaks about cancer and mental health

For one of our feature interviews with a Birch psychologist, our wonderful admin support, Megan, shares her curiosity about areas of mental health and psychology.

For this World Cancer Day on Sunday February 4, Megan asks Kate Willcox some of the things she has been wondering about cancer and its emotional impact...

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