Psychology & Wellbeing Blog
Evidence-based articles on mental health, psychology, and wellbeing — written by The Talk Shop’s registered psychologists in Melbourne.
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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.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Is the Melbourne Winter Making You Feel Low?
Is the Melbourne winter making you feel low? Learn what seasonal affective disorder is, its symptoms, and evidence-based ways to lift winter low mood.
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High-Functioning Anxiety: When You Look Fine but Feel Anxious Inside
High-functioning anxiety means looking calm and capable while feeling anxious inside. Learn the signs, hidden costs and evidence-based help.
Men’s Mental Health: Why Men Don’t Talk — and How to Start
Men’s mental health in Australia: why men under-seek help, how depression can look different in men, the signs to watch for, and how to take a first step.
Panic Attack vs Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do
Panic attack vs anxiety: learn the key differences, what a panic attack feels like, and practical calming techniques from Melbourne psychologists.
Autism in Adults: Signs of a Late Diagnosis (and Why So Many Are Missed)
Autism in adults is often missed for years. Learn the signs of a late diagnosis, why masking hides it, and how adult autism assessment works in Australia.
Psychologist vs Psychiatrist vs Counsellor: Who Should You Actually See?
Psychologist, psychiatrist or counsellor — what’s the difference and who should you see? An evidence-based Australian guide to training, referrals, Medicare rebates and costs.
Can I Choose My Own Psychologist Under WorkCover? Your Rights Explained
Under WorkSafe Victoria you have the legal right to choose your own psychologist. Your employer and their insurer cannot direct you to a specific provider. This guide explains how to exercise that right in practice.