Psychology & Wellbeing Blog
Evidence-based articles on mental health, psychology, and wellbeing — written by The Talk Shop’s registered psychologists in Melbourne.
Featured Articles

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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Australia’s mental health crisis
Prepared by The Talk Shop Team · How we prepare our content Australia is now in the grip of a mental health crisis, according to

Psychologist careers FAQ
Prepared by The Talk Shop Team · How we prepare our content Psychology is a rewarding and varied career path with many different options available

The importance of mental health awareness
If someone asks you what you need to do to stay healthy, what would you say? You might mention a healthy diet, regular exercise and

The benefits of working as a Psychologist via telehealth
Prepared by The Talk Shop Team · How we prepare our content It’s time to change the way we think about telehealth. Yes, it’s a