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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What To Do After a Transport Accident in Victoria (Even If It Was Your Fault)
A transport accident can turn an ordinary Melbourne morning into something overwhelming. Learn what to do after a crash in Victoria—medical care, TAC claims, and psychological support covered under the no-fault scheme. Recovery starts with early action.
Decision Fatigue: When Thinking Too Much Becomes a Stress Response
Thinking too much can become a stress response. Learn how decision fatigue affects mental health and when psychological support can help.
Valentine’s Day Is Making More People Anxious Than You Think
Valentine’s Day pressure is linked to anxiety, loneliness, and self-doubt. Learn the psychology behind it — and how to cope.
Financial Anxiety and Post-Holiday Clarity: Finding Calm After the January Credit Card Shock
Financial Anxiety and Post-Holiday Clarity: Finding Calm After the January Credit Card Shock By late January, many people across Melbourne experience a familiar emotional jolt.
The “Anti-Resolution” Pivot: From Goals to Systems
The “Anti-Resolution” Pivot: From Goals to Systems Why your brain rejected your New Year’s resolution — and how micro-habits can help you build change without
When Therapy Feels Financially Out of Reach: Understanding Your Options in Australia
When Therapy Feels Financially Out of Reach: Understanding Your Options in Australia For many Australians, the decision to seek psychological support comes after a long