Anxiety – causes, symptoms and treatment options
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in Australia, affecting approximately 14% of people aged between 16 and 85. Nervousness, fear, worry, distress,… Read More
Pre-school sleep problems – free program for parents
If you’re a parent with a child between the ages 3 and 5 who experiences difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, we are offering… Read More
Depression – causes, symptoms and treatment options
Sometimes referred to as the “black cloud,” depression is a debilitating psychological disorder that affects approximately 6% of all Australian’s aged between 16 and 85… Read More
Enhance your psychological wellbeing with our Mindfulness program
Enhance your psychological wellbeing and free your thoughts Read More
Helping children and adolescents with OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 3% of children and adolescents. Children with OCD may experience obsessions (uncontrollable, intrusive and scary thoughts) and/or compulsions(repetitive behaviours that they feel driven to do to in order to reduce anxiety or prevent something terrible from happening). Children with OCD are usually aware that these thoughts and behaviours are not “normal” and often find them very distressing. In childhood, OCD can affect the entire family, such that family members often have to assist with completing rituals, or modify family routines to alleviate the child’s distress. Read More
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which is characterised by impairments in reciprocal social interactions and communication behaviours, in addition to a restricted range of interests and rigid or repetitive behaviours. Read More
Stand Up Speak Out (SUSO) program
Does your teen struggle with anxiety? The 10 week Stand Up Speak Out (SUSO) program helps teens aged 12-17 years who struggle with anxiety in social settings by providing personalised strategies to make them feel more comfortable and confident. Read More
Recognising Emotions and Establishing Friendships (REEF)
Does your child find it hard to make friends or suffer from anxiety in social settings? The 8 week Recognising Emotions and Establishing Friendships (REEF) program helps children aged 5-7 and 8-12 years who struggle in social settings by providing personalised strategies to make them feel more comfortable and confident Read More
‘Student’ vs ‘Professional’ health clinics – what’s the difference?
As you may already know, Griffith Health Clinics offer premium health services to members of the public as well as students and staff of Griffith… Read More
Griffith Health Clinics offer community value
With 60,000 health services delivered last year, Griffith University’s Health Clinics are possibly the University’s largest community engagement vehicle. Executive Officer Peter Westwood says… Read More
