SzuYing Psychology

20/09/2025

Task paralysis (and how to deal with it)

Task paralysis is not really among one of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD, and has not yet been well defined / studied.
- It seems similar to procrastination but task paralysis (or so-called, “ADHD shutdown”) is often associated with a mental state of being overwhelmed with information, or experiencing sensory overload, as if a computer freezes as a result of excessive data input.

Task paralysis can make you feel like:
- You stuck with so much information.
- You struggle to make the best decision with many options.
- You are stressed because you really want to get things done but you can’t.

Some tips that may be useful to help your mind unstuck:
- Break down your daily task into small pieces and keep your work schedule simple.
- Practice daily mindfulness as a way to “brain dump.”
- Focus on completing your task, not perfecting it.

Remember these tips can’t replace therapy. Please talk to a registered psychologist if needed.

09/09/2025

Clinical psychological assessment can sometimes be used for immigration purposes to support various visa applications. These can including (but not limited to) the following:
- Protection visa
Psychological reports to assess the possibility of trauma-related disorders such as PTSD, depression or anxiety associated with the home country.
- Partner visa
Psychological reports to assess the mental health impacts of domestic or family violence
- University report/ support letter
For international students with mental health challenges, psychological report can be used to assist in special considerations (and potential visa extensions).
- Medical waivers
Psychological reports to assess mental health treatment needs and argue for the reasonable costs to Australian healthcare system.
Some of these assessments need to be referred by the appropriate solicitors, and can not be supported by Medicare.

08/09/2025

Experiencing Motor vehicle accidents (MVA), can lead to an increased risk of concussion and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in addition to physical injuries. Even though concussion and PTSD are two distinct conditions, they can both emerge following a MVA.

Concussion would be considered as a form of mild traumatic brain injury while PTSD is a psychiatric/psychological disorder.
- They are associated with cognitive impairment after the MVA
- Concussion is not always obvious to note. Symptoms may appear immediately after the accident, or get developed over time.
- There is still a risk of developing PTSD related symptoms even when only minor physical injuries are present at the time of the MVA.
- Emotional distress, such as depression and anxiety, as well as sleep problems can occur.
Both medical and psychological investigations would be recommended.

21/03/2025

Ways to manage work stress.

Work stress is inevitable for every employee. Some challenges and job-related stress can help workers to maintain high productivity at work and grow professionally. However, too much stress at work can really lead to the increased level of mental distress or burnout.

Here are some tips you can try when you feel the stress at work may be a bit "too much."

1. Think about better time management at work.

Prioritising what is important and urgent to do first each moring may help you maintain your focus at work. This can also help you cut down some time gossiping with your co-workers as well (even though gossip has some psychological benefits undeniably!).

2. Think about your biological schedule and when you are most energetic / productive.

Everyone works differently. Some enjoy early morning workouts and can come straight to work energetically, while others may be night owls who slowly become more "awake" and productive at work after lunchtime. Really getting to know yourself can help you prioritise job tasks efficiently.

3. Practice mindfulness and relaxation

Be hold that mindfulness and relaxation are too different things. Mindfulness training can help you focus on "here and now." Being mindful at work means that you 100% concentrate on your work without worrying about your past or future. This will increase your work productivity. Relaxation training, on the other hand, can help you manage anxiety, and can hopefully make you more relaxed at work.

4. Talk to your boss to reduce your workload

Obviously, this would be the best way to manage work stress for many employees. Set a time aside to speak with your line manager to honestly express your feelings in a respectful way. Seeking mutual understanding and empathy from the management level can sometimes help you alleviate a lof of work stress.

Emotions can be challenging to deal with by yourself. We can all use some professional support during difficult times. I am happy to help if you are experiencing:

17/03/2025

Bilingual Clinical Psychology Consulting

Emotions can be challenging to deal with by yourself. We can all use some professional support during difficult times. I am happy to help if you are experiencing:

02/10/2024

學生因心理建康狀況需跟學校申請特殊考量，心理師開證明的注意事項。

澳洲大學的學業壓力大，課程緊密，有些學生往往因為壓力的緣故，導致心理建康受損，或心理疾病變嚴重的現象，這種情況下，學生理應向學校申請特別考量，請學校給與較寬鬆的時間或多些幫助，這樣才不會導致成績單難看，無法完全學業，而大大影響到未來的前途。

但很重要的一點就是，學生們要知道，這個特別考量的管道，並不是讓學生作弊，或偷懶的方式。學生要能證明自己心理疾病的真實性，並且學校後來還是會要求學生在心理建康改善後，努力達成畢業得求。

所以一般心理醫生是無法幫新病患開立這樣的證明信件，我們會需要至少幾次的會談與較為客觀的評估之後，才能開立證明來給學校。建議如果學生們有因為學業壓力大導致心理建康惡化，提早來看心理師，以免以後造成更大的困難哦。

02/10/2024

Things to know if you are a university student who needs to apply for “Special or Compassionate Consideration” on the basis of experiencing mental health challenges.

Studying at universities can be demanding and overwhelming for many students. It sometimes triggers or exacerbate their psychological distress, which can then have an unfavorable impact on their ability to study effectively. If this is the case for you, it may be an appropriate option to apply for a special consideration with your university so that you can complete the required academic tasks or assignments in a less stressful pace.

It is very important to note that this compassionate option is not designed to help you “cheat,” as you will need to demonstrate the genuineness of your mental distress and you will still need to slowly meet the same academic requirements with other students before you can graduate.

Consequently, most psychologists are unable to issue any Support Letters or Certificates for special consideration if you are a brand-new patient. We usually require at least two or three sessions to understand your individual circumstances with some scientific psychometric tests to produce a relatively objective report to convince your university. The entire process can take a few weeks to finish.

In addition, universities usually have a clear timeline in relation to applying for special considerations. If you do feel you are struggling mentally, please be prepared to see a psychologist as earliest as possible. This will certainly save you so much trouble in the end!

15/09/2024

哲學思想在心理治療上的應用

最近不知為何，一直有病患來尋求諮詢，怪事，我都沒啥打廣告的，blogs也很隨意地寫。大概是墨爾本最近景氣不佳的緣故吧。

今天終於有些空檔寫寫文章，哲學一直是我最感興趣的話題，雖然很多人都會認為冷門，有的父母也會建議孩子長大後不要讀哲學，怕找不到工作，賺不到錢。

但是哲學代表的是一種思維，其實是人類所有知識的典範，人類文明所有的學科，讀到最高，就是哲學博士Doctor of Philosophy， 經濟學博士是為哲學博士，生物學博士亦是一種哲學博士。注意博士後研究其實並不是一個學歷。

哲學在心理建康的應用，簡單來說，就是運用某些哲學，文化或宗教信仰思想的原則，在人類心理與行為上的實踐，以達成增長心理建康的目的。 例如 輪語提到，‘’ 一日三省吾身‘’， 即強調self reflection 在維持心理建康的重要性。另外，聖經上說到，‘’喜樂為良藥‘’， 也表明了人文思想與醫學科學的密切關係。

其實哲學並不冷門，它與人類生活與發展緊緊連結。

29/08/2024

Registered Clinical psychologist澳大利亞註冊心理醫生
MediCare & Workcover & NDIS
曾在La Trobe University 任教

十六年臨床經驗16 years of Clinical Experience in California, Taiwan, NZ and Australia

- 服務項目 Area of Expertise -
一般憂鬱與焦慮困擾 Low and Depressive Moods or Anxiety。

強迫性思維與行為OCD Tendencies。

創傷後壓力相關困擾PTSD。

WorkCover 職場霸凌，校園霸凌相關困擾。

心理衡鑑診斷NDIS or DSP Diagnotic assessment for Psychosocial disabilities.

12/08/2024

I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with an endorsement in Clinical Psychology. I am a Medicare/WorkCover provider and available in both English and Mandarin Chinese languages.
Initially from Taiwan, I used to live in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. I received the M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. I then completed a Ph.D. in the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. My doctoral work focused on youth mental health and psychological therapy. Over the recent ten years, I have worked in a wide range of clinical settings. I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach that primarily includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or mindfulness-based CBT with a take on Psycho-dynamic perspective to facilitate holistic healing.
As a clinical psychologist, I can offer psychological therapy and diagnostic assessment to assist in the management of mental health challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSDs, OCDs and schizophrenia, as well as ADHDs. I am well equipped with the delivery of culturally attuned psychotherapy that can be tailored for the needs and concerns of ethnic minority and sexual or gender diverse populations living in Australia.

Areas of expertise:
 Common mental health challenges such as feelings of low, depressed or anxiousness.
 Adjustment and stress-related issues, psychological trauma and PTSDs.
 Obsessive and unwanted thoughts, compulsions and OCDs.
 Identity developmental issues such as sexuality and gender.
 Work related stress and mental health concerns as covered by NSW SIRA WorkCover or Victoria WorkSafe
 Diagnostic Assessment to support for the NDIS applications for Psycho-social disability.

07/08/2024

住在NSW 的臉友們，可以用SIRA WorkCover來做線上Consultation 哦。

流程如下，請先確認您為澳洲公民或具PR身份，確認具因工作的各種情況而產生身心健康障礙，然後先去您信任的家庭醫生開立給我的轉介單，以及certificate of fitness 。 才可申請政府WorkCover補貼哦。

#有想法轻松发 #心理 #学点儿心理学 #有想法轻松发

04/08/2024

Having a thankful heart !!

Rejoice always
It takes a thankful heart to shift things around.

Rejoice in advance even when you don't feel like it.

What you believe is what you will receive.

Be thankful for the breakthrough that's around the corner.

Continue to be thankful in every season.