Hobsons Bay Psychology

25/02/2026

"Many individuals using AI for emotional support already have experience with traditional human therapy..."

People who have been in therapy are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, and it's important to explore what this means about clinicians and therapy.

16/02/2026

"From a psychological perspective, relationships with pets can play a significant role in emotional regulation, attachment, and mental health..."

As a clinical psychologist, much of my work focuses on relationships: how we connect, attach, cope, and regulate our emotions in the context of other people.

16/02/2026

"Analysis of more than 32,000 days of sleep and activity data found that Individuals with more erratic sleep schedules had nearly double the risk of depression relapse..."

A wrist-worn device that detects disruptions to sleep routines and daily activity could help monitor risk of relapse in people living with major depressive disorder (MDD) weeks or months before an episode occurs. New research published in JAMA Psychology followed 93 Canadian adults who had recovered...

27/12/2025

Now that the chaos has somewhat subsided, we want to thank all of our clients and psychologists for their kind donations to Anonymous X.

Your generous donations meant a tonne this year and we donated more than we ever have before! A big shout out to Genine who went out of her way to collect the donations 😍

Much love and look after yourself and the person next to you 🙂

The HBP Crew -x-

17/10/2025

"YouTube Australia Just Rolled Out a Game-Changer for Teen Mental Health..."

YouTube Australia is launching a significant new mental health and wellbeing hub, specifically designed for Australian teens. This dedicated online...

21/07/2025

"Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a rare but serious form of heart disease that mimics a heart attack...new research reveals a surprising and concerning trend: Did you know men are more than twice as likely to die from the condition? 😱

Think only women get broken heart syndrome? Think again. This rare heart condition is far more deadly in men, and science is racing to understand why.

21/07/2025

"Burnout is commonly experienced by Australian workers and business owners, with new Beyond Blue data finding it’s the country’s young people and parents who are most at risk..."

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21/07/2025

"All the noises actually sent me to a rehab facility for my mental health," Ugle-Hagan said...

-Hagan

Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has broken his silence after a tumultuous 8 months, which culminated in taking a leave of absence in April. Ugle-Hagan only recently rejoined his teammates and coaches at the Whitten Oval. The former Pick 1 opened up on his troubles of recent times, talking t...

15/04/2025

Wow! We finally did it. The HBP playlist just hit 1000 songs! 🙂

If you want some down time and a reflective space, tune in here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oMrWAWzND3UKlDWUqtQ12?si=61asdGdaSkipdg081jOLew&pi=RsaobpdfRHGZP

Playlist · hewmeister · 1000 items · 4 saves

12/03/2025

"Digital addiction is increasingly damaging our well-being by disrupting sleep, mental health and social interactions but simple steps can help break the cycle, says Access Corporate’s Livia Wang...."

Digital addiction is damaging our well-being but simple steps can help break the cycle, says Access Corporate’s Livia Wang. 

09/02/2025

"A cross cultural study from researchers in Brazil and the UK has revealed a strong connection between childhood trauma and the development of psychiatric disorders in adolescents living in low-and middle-income countries..."

https://thesector.com.au/2025/02/06/childhood-trauma-linked-with-poor-adolescent-mental-health-outcomes/

A cross cultural study has revealed a strong connection between childhood trauma and the development of psychiatric disorders.

09/02/2025

"Australia's mental health system is struggling to keep pace with a growing number of people seeking care..."

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/young-people-left-behind-in-collapsing-mental-health-system/3be0v0jni

Australia's mental health system is struggling to keep pace with a growing number of people seeking care. A new report tabled by experts at the University of Sydney has exposed the extent of that failure, finding young people in particular are being left behind.