Psychology & Wellbeing Blog
Evidence-based articles on mental health, psychology, and wellbeing — prepared by The Talk Shop Team in Melbourne.
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TAC or WorkSafe? Which Covers You After a Car Accident Related to Work
Commuting crash or driving for work? Here’s when the TAC or WorkSafe covers you in Victoria, how each claim works, and how to see a psychologist through either scheme.
WorkCover Provisional Payments Victoria: Treatment While Your Claim Is Decided
Victorian workers with a mental injury claim can access up to 13 weeks of funded treatment while the claim is decided, and keep it even if the claim is rejected.
Attachment Styles Explained: Anxious, Avoidant, Secure and Disorganised
Attachment styles explained in plain English: secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganised, how they shape adult relationships, and how they can change.
OCD Is More Than Being Tidy: Signs, Myths and How Treatment Works
OCD is not about being tidy. Learn the real signs of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, common myths, and how CBT with ERP treatment works in Australia.
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The Psychology of Overthinking: Why Your Brain Gets Stuck — and How to Break the Cycle
Learn why your brain overthinks, how it affects mental health, and practical strategies to calm racing thoughts. Evidence-based, friendly guidance from The Talk Shop.
Understanding Anxiety: When Worry Becomes More Than Stress
Understanding Anxiety:When Worry Becomes More Than Stress Prepared by The Talk Shop Team · How we prepare our content Need support now? We’re not a
Speaking from the Heart: Why Some Emotions Are Easier to Express in Your Mother Tongue
Research shows the language you speak changes how deeply you feel emotions. Explore why therapy in your mother tongue can deepen emotional connection and healing.
The Psychology of Work Stress: Why We Feel Exhausted After 5 PM
Work stress is one of the most common reasons Australians feel mentally exhausted after a workday. Learn the psychology behind occupational fatigue and when to seek support from a WorkCover psychologist.
Sleep Problems and Psychology: How the Mind Affects the Way We Rest
Psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and mood changes deeply affect how we sleep. Learn how the mind influences sleep, the role of REM sleep, and evidence-based strategies to sleep better.
Why Bulk Billed Psychologist Sessions Are Rare — And Where to Find Affordable Support in Melbourne
Why Bulk Billed Psychologist Sessions Are Rare — And Where to Find Affordable Support in Melbourne The short answer Bulk-billed psychologist appointments (no out-of-pocket cost)