Astrid Toscan Clinical Psychology

28/04/2024

This is exactly what I've been saying is putting our females at risk of abuse and death. Until the access to this vile material is stopped, I have little faith that things will change. This article was in the Sydney Morning Herald.

13/04/2024

Our thoughts are with all affected by this tragedy.

17/05/2023

🤰🏼Antenatal Depression 🤰🏽

Antenatal depression is common and affects up to 1 in 5 expecting mums and up to 1 in 10 expecting dads. If you’ve been experiencing any of the symptoms below, reach out to someone about how you’re feeling.

Common symptoms of antenatal depression:

- Feeling sad and low
- Feeling disconnected from pregnancy and baby
- Feeling worthless
- Engaging in risk-taking behaviour (eg substance use, overspending)
- Urges to self-harm
- Little or no interest in daily activities that usually bring joy (time with partner or friends, exercise, eating, work or hobbies)
- Withdrawing from friends and family

Talk with Friends and Family:
Consider talking about how you are feeling with someone you trust. Once you starting talking you might be surprised at how many others have had similar experiences and the support they can provide you.

Talk with your doctor:
Talking with your doctor can be an important step to getting the help you need. They should give you non-judgemental support, assessment, and ongoing care and treatment. They can also refer you to specialists such as a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist.

Get Help Now:
If you are having suicidal thoughts or are feeling disorientated it’s important to get help immediately. If you need immediate support call Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7).

PANDA NATIONAL HELPLINE
FIND SOMEONE TO TALK TO, MONDAY TO SATURDAY.
1300 726 306

09/12/2022

07/10/2022

04/10/2022

❗Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a term used to describe a pattern of traits including strong intolerable emotions, unstable relationships with other people, issues with self-image, and impulsive behaviours.

❗Specialist psychological treatments provided by mental health professionals have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms and improving life functioning.

❗People with BPD experience difficulties in managing their emotions and communicating these feelings to other people. Often these emotions are described as very intense, out of control, and changing
suddenly.

❗People with BPD describe difficulties in their
relationships with other people and can often be
very sensitive to signs of rejection and criticism, due to a fear of people leaving or abandoning them.

❗One challenge for people with BPD can be
problems with their identity. This can involve not
knowing who they really are, abruptly shifting values or goals, and sudden changes in friends.

❗People with BPD can often act impulsively – acting without thinking through the consequences of their behaviours. This can involve drug and alcohol use, binge eating, gambling, reckless driving, or risky sexual behaviour.

❗If you or someone you know are struggling with some or all of the symptoms above, get in touch with your GP or Psychologist and have a chat.

This information was taken from Project Air. https://www.uow.edu.au/project-air/

24/09/2022

This is a wonderful charity that actually provides material assistance. If you'd like to get a ticket for my table dm me asap. ♥️

We are incredibly excited to announce our BIGGEST and most EXCITING event to date!

Escabags presents…

The Labyrinth Masquerade Ball 🧝🏾‍♀️
📍 The Cube, Campbelltown, NSW
📅 Saturday 15th April 2023
⏰ 18:00 - 22:30

And we are proud to announce that our Platinum Sponsor for this event will be Think Global Logistics. We thank La and the team at TGL for again coming on board and sponsoring our event.

All tickets will go on sale Friday 30th September.

If you would like to consider Event Sponsorship, please email fundraising@escabags.com and we'll be happy to share our sponsorship package information with you💛

20/09/2022

Anxiety can present itself in many different ways, and those around you may not understand the reason for certain behaviour.

If you feel like you are showing signs of anxiety in ways that you feel are not reflective of how you are feeling, it could be a good idea to let those close to you in and explain it a little bit more.

People aren't mind readers and usually once people know the 'why' behind behaviour, they will be much more sensitive and understanding to it.

To find out more about anxiety visit https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/anxiety/

20/09/2022

🎰 Gambling is not unusual in Australia. Everywhere we look there are ads for betting companies, their logos all over sports team jerseys and most people love a bit of Two-Up on ANZAC Day.

🎰 However, gambling can become a big issue in peoples lives and ruin the life they once knew. Gambling can become an addiction just like alcohol/drugs/sex/shopping etc.

🎰 Scroll through to learn more about it, how problem gambling is treated and visit https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au to find out more.

09/01/2022