Financial Stress in Australia: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Financial stress in Australia is no longer just about tightening the belt—it’s becoming one of the nation’s most urgent mental health crises. According to the National Mental Health Commission, the proportion of Australians finding it “difficult” or “very difficult” to live on their current income has […]
💤 What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination? What Is It? Revenge bedtime procrastination is the deliberate choice to stay up late—even when you know you’ll be tired the next day—in order to reclaim personal time that was lost during the day. It’s not about laziness or poor planning; it’s about autonomy and control. You’re taking “revenge” […]
We Used to Get 20 Psychology Sessions. Now It’s 10—And It’s Failing Australians In 2020 and 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians were given up to 20 psychology sessions per year subsidised under Medicare’s Better Access initiative. This increase from the previous 10 sessions was a vital lifeline for many, as mental […]