Tristen Hindley-Payne - Clinical Psychologist

24/02/2022

So great to see anxiety discussed in the media to assist people in understanding what it is, how it presents and reducing the stigma in talking about it and asking for help. So many people with anxiety and panic worry that others will be able to notice their symptoms. This video shows how a person can be experiencing severe anxiety but can hide it from the view of there.

https://fb.watch/bndvrDldUw/

01/01/2022

01/01/2021

Happy New Year!

10/09/2020

The last 12 months have been challenging for many Australians, with the drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve seen our lives change in how we work, engage with others and experience education or training. For many Australians this has been the first time they may have experienced mental health and wellbeing challenges. For others the events have exacerbated their difficulties and symptoms. So this year it is even more important to ask others “Are you ok?”. But most significantly ask at a time you have the space and time to listen to their needs.

04/08/2020

Many of us are so fortunate in Perth to be able to go about most of our daily lives as normal at the moment. However as life gets busier once again we need to remember to continue to strive for balance and include self-care in our routines. Quite often many get through difficult times only to fall in a heap once life returns to normal and the survival mode that has been active during a stressful phase of life can switch off.

26/03/2020

After speaking with so many people over the last few days, one theme really stood out. With so many massive changes to various areas of life all occurring at the same time without the ability to get any clarity on the future, individuals are feeling unsettled, anxious and distressed. It is times like these we need to focus upon ways we can ground ourselves. If one was on a boat in the middle of the ocean in a big storm, the only way to get through would be to drop an anchor to gain some stability while one rides the storm out and waits for it to pass. So how can we drop an anchor during this COVID-19 storm? By focusing on the small things that we can control, by keeping a routine, by exercising and engaging in activities we enjoy, by being creative in the ways we maintain our social connections. We need to look for the little joys in life, be present and breathe and know this storm will eventually pass.

22/03/2020

https://drben.com.au/?p=1392

Accessing mental health care during a pandemic has presented some challenges. Medicare restrictions are making it much harder than it needs to be when delivering psychological care. In this short post, I’ll try to summarise the main problem areas and offer a few constructive solutions. Background ...

18/03/2020

As the world navigates the COVID-19 situation, it creates an environment characterised by uncertainty. This can cause unease, increased stress and even anxiety for many individuals. There is so much focus upon what we can do to maintain and protect our physical health but what about our mental health? Increased stress and change can trigger various mental health issues not to mention social isolation and a loss of routine and enjoyable activities. This article provides some great information on the little steps we can all take ensure we stay mentally well during these unprecedented times.

Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.