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As technology usage continues to increase, problematic internet use has become an increasingly prominent issue worldwide. Problematic or pathological internet usage, which is also referred to as Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), is characterised by excessive time spent engaging in non-work internet-related activities. IAD is also characterised by a loss of control over internet-related behaviours, and/or […]
Building Emotional Resilience Through Yoga and Psychology Workshop Series After a successful launch in 2015, Simone partnered with Clayfield Yoga to present a series of workshops focusing on Building Emotional Resilience through Yoga and Psychology. Throughout these workshops participants experienced a combination of yoga and meditation techniques as well as proven lifestyle strategies to help […]
Do you find it easy to know what you want, know where you want to be and how you’re going to get there? Some people have a clear sense of purpose and direction in their life and they just seem to be able to find the motivation and perseverance to turn their goals and dreams into […]
It is widely known that what we eat effects our physical health and wellbeing, that is, you are what you eat. Our bodies are machines and the fuel that we put into them determines how well they function. If we eat dirty fuel (i.e., high fat, sugar, processed foods) then it is not surprising that we […]
Welcome to Sure Psychology News! This page is dedicated to providing you with facts, news and trends related to improving your mental health. Everyday you have an opportunity to make informed choices about maintaining and fostering optimal wellbeing. I hope you enjoy the blog! The information provided on this blog is designed as general information […]
Whether working within the Q-Comp system under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 or the Comcare system under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, determining what constitutes reasonable management action (RMA) is a challenging area. Both legislative systems indicate that a psychological injury does not include RMA taken in a reasonable way by […]
One of the most important things that we do everyday is sleep. When we are stressed, anxious or depressed, then the amount and quality of sleep we get is often lacking and disrupted. It’s important to highlight that sleep disturbance is a very common phenomenon when we are stressed due to conscious and subconscious worrying. It’s […]
Personality clashes and conflict within the workplace is inevitable. Often managers are skilled technicians, but may not proactively manage conflict between staff due to various concerns, e.g., worried about saying the wrong thing, or worried about making the situation worse. The following tips and strategies can be used to by managers to effectively manage conflict […]
When an operator is involved in a safety critical incident it is commonplace for investigators to focus on the hardware (e.g., equipment), environmental (e.g., weather) and software factors (e.g., shift and break times) that may have contributed to the incident. However it is important to also assess the operator characteristics (e.g., psychological and neuropsychological factors) […]
