Michelle Cairns Psychology

22/11/2025

I’m a big fan of Alanis Morrisette and her music was groundbreaking at the time especially for women. I also really appreciate what she has to say about emotions and anger in particular 🎶

10/11/2025

A very sobering read. However, this is what clients, their families, and mental health clinicians continue to experience. I am proud to be a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) who are continuing to lobby government about the need to invest significantly more in our mental health system.

The division between care for physical health compared to mental illness is akin to apartheid, experts say following the release of an AMA report.

10/10/2025

Creating a fulfilling life and overcoming adversity requires a willingness to experience and learn from uncomfortable or painful emotions. Most people try to avoid any discomfort and become trapped in old patterns of thinking and behaving resulting in dissatisfaction and a life that lacks meaning.

14/08/2025

Interesting article on some of the risks associated to using AI chatbots for mental health purposes or a substitute for professional therapy.

Users may be led down conspiracy theory rabbit holes or into emotional harm by chatbots designed to maximise engagement and affirmation, some say