More young Australian women are turning to therapy, and that is a good thing
New health data shows more women in their late twenties and thirties are booking in for mental health support than ever before. Here is what is behind the rise, and how to know if it might be time for you too.
How To Ask Someone If They're Okay And What To Do Next
Asking someone if they're okay is the easy part. Knowing what to do when they say no is where most of us freeze. Here is a practical guide for R U OK Day, and beyond it.
Not everyone who goes through something traumatic develops PTSD
Most Australians will go through a traumatic event at some point in life, but most will not develop PTSD. Here is what makes the difference, and how therapy helps.
Carer burnout is real, and it's more common than most people realise
New national health data shows unpaid carers are burning out at far higher rates than the rest of the population. Here is what carer burnout looks like and where to find real support.
Why Poor Sleep and Anxiety Often Fuel Each Other
Poor sleep and anxiety feed each other more than most people realise. Here is what the research shows, and how treating both together can break the cycle.
Why Burnout Is Hitting Younger Australians the Hardest
New data shows Australians in their twenties now report the highest burnout rates of any age group. Here is what is driving it, and what actually helps.
What Actually Happens During a Panic Attack
A racing heart and a wave of dread that seems to come from nowhere. Here is what a panic attack actually is, and what helps.
Back to School Anxiety Is More Common Than Most Parents Realise
Why so many Australian kids are struggling with the return to school this term, and what actually helps them settle.
What a Month Off Alcohol Can Do for Your Mental Health
A month off alcohol often reveals more about your mood, sleep and stress levels than your liver. Here is what is actually going on, and what helps once July ends.
Youth Mental Health in Australia Is Improving
For years the story on youth mental health has read the same way, more pressure, more anxiety. New UNSW research suggests that might be starting to shift.
Why Money Stress Is Taking Such a Toll on Mental Health in Australia
Money worries are showing up in sleep, mood and relationships for more Australians than ever. Here is what is going on and what actually helps
When Grief Will Not Let Go
Grief is a normal part of being human. But when it stays intense for months or years, something more may be happening. Here is what Prolonged Grief Disorder looks like and where to get support.
Why Winter Can Affect Your Mood, Even in Australia
Mornings feel harder to start and motivation dips for plenty of people once winter sets in. Here is what the research says about seasonal mood change in Australia, and the practical steps that genuinely help.
Why Loneliness Quietly Peaks in Your 30s and 40s
Plenty of people in their thirties and forties have a full calendar and an empty seat at the table. New research shows loneliness now peaks in midlife rather than old age. Here's why, and what actually helps.
When Work Stress Becomes a Psychological Injury
Work stress is rising fast across Australia. Here's how to tell when it crosses into a psychological injury and what support can look like.
Late Autism Diagnosis in Adult Women: What the Grief and Relief Really Feel Like
Many women discover they are autistic later in life. Here is what that grief and relief can look like, and how support helps.
Perimenopause and Mental Health: What No One Warned You About
Anxiety, low mood, rage, and brain fog in your 40s? It might be perimenopause. Here's what's happening and how to get support.
Why So Many Women Are Getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Their 30s and 40s
Many women reach their 30s or 40s before realising they have ADHD. Here's why late diagnosis happens, what masking looks like, and what to do next.
What If Your Burnout Is Actually Undiagnosed ADHD?
Feeling chronically exhausted, scattered, and overwhelmed despite trying hard? For many adults, burnout and ADHD overlap more than people realise. Here's what to look for.
Your most googled questions about mental health in 2026
If you've googled 'am I anxious or is this normal', 'is burnout real', 'do I have ADHD', or 'how do I know if I have depression' then this blog from Valentia Health in Brisbane is for you. Answered by our team of psychologists.