An article about the recent changes made to the Medicare Better Access scheme, which grants access to rebated sessions for psychological therapy. Our practice contributed to the report that… Read more »
Category: Geelong Advertiser Articles
Chris Mackey’s articles appear regularly in the Geelong Advertiser newspaper in Geelong, Australia.
Block Out the Noise
An article about various influences that can negatively impact on our judgments, based on the recently released book, Noise. It’s relevant to voting in elections, improving the accuracy of our predictions,… Read more »
Vital to Ask For Help
An article about how it can be more difficult to actively seek help when overwhelmed by mental distress than a physical injury, but it can be just as important. … Read more »
Powerful Doco on Mental Health
An article about an upcoming mental health documentary, which Chris is involved in that shows a novel approach to the treatment of prolonged mental health difficulties.
The Power of Social Support
A podcast about the need to emphasise social support as a main strategy to combat poor societal mental health.
An Unexpected Mood Booster
An article about the benefits of cold-water swimming, a particularly invigorating way to start the day.
Understanding Key to Wellbeing
An article about mentalising, a process that underlies empathy and positive communication in relationships.
Our Emotional Intelligence is Key
An article about the nature and importance of emotional intelligence for our relationships, work and wellbeing.
Time to Focus on Youth Mental Health
This article is about the benefits of prioritizing youth mental health services, particularly in light of the sacrifices made by young people over the past couple of years.
Technology is Taking Our Focus
This article describes how social media and screen time can disrupt our attention and focus, along with some tips on reducing distraction.