SzuYing Psychology

20/09/2025

Task paralysis (and how to deal with it)

Task paralysis is not really among one of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD, and has not yet been well defined / studied.
- It seems similar to procrastination but task paralysis (or so-called, “ADHD shutdown”) is often associated with a mental state of being overwhelmed with information, or experiencing sensory overload, as if a computer freezes as a result of excessive data input.

Task paralysis can make you feel like:
- You stuck with so much information.
- You struggle to make the best decision with many options.
- You are stressed because you really want to get things done but you can’t.

Some tips that may be useful to help your mind unstuck:
- Break down your daily task into small pieces and keep your work schedule simple.
- Practice daily mindfulness as a way to “brain dump.”
- Focus on completing your task, not perfecting it.

Remember these tips can’t replace therapy. Please talk to a registered psychologist if needed.

09/09/2025

Clinical psychological assessment can sometimes be used for immigration purposes to support various visa applications. These can including (but not limited to) the following:
- Protection visa
Psychological reports to assess the possibility of trauma-related disorders such as PTSD, depression or anxiety associated with the home country.
- Partner visa
Psychological reports to assess the mental health impacts of domestic or family violence
- University report/ support letter
For international students with mental health challenges, psychological report can be used to assist in special considerations (and potential visa extensions).
- Medical waivers
Psychological reports to assess mental health treatment needs and argue for the reasonable costs to Australian healthcare system.
Some of these assessments need to be referred by the appropriate solicitors, and can not be supported by Medicare.

08/09/2025

Experiencing Motor vehicle accidents (MVA), can lead to an increased risk of concussion and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in addition to physical injuries. Even though concussion and PTSD are two distinct conditions, they can both emerge following a MVA.

Concussion would be considered as a form of mild traumatic brain injury while PTSD is a psychiatric/psychological disorder.
- They are associated with cognitive impairment after the MVA
- Concussion is not always obvious to note. Symptoms may appear immediately after the accident, or get developed over time.
- There is still a risk of developing PTSD related symptoms even when only minor physical injuries are present at the time of the MVA.
- Emotional distress, such as depression and anxiety, as well as sleep problems can occur.
Both medical and psychological investigations would be recommended.

21/03/2025

Ways to manage work stress.

Work stress is inevitable for every employee. Some challenges and job-related stress can help workers to maintain high productivity at work and grow professionally. However, too much stress at work can really lead to the increased level of mental distress or burnout.

Here are some tips you can try when you feel the stress at work may be a bit "too much."

1. Think about better time management at work.

Prioritising what is important and urgent to do first each moring may help you maintain your focus at work. This can also help you cut down some time gossiping with your co-workers as well (even though gossip has some psychological benefits undeniably!).

2. Think about your biological schedule and when you are most energetic / productive.

Everyone works differently. Some enjoy early morning workouts and can come straight to work energetically, while others may be night owls who slowly become more "awake" and productive at work after lunchtime. Really getting to know yourself can help you prioritise job tasks efficiently.

3. Practice mindfulness and relaxation

Be hold that mindfulness and relaxation are too different things. Mindfulness training can help you focus on "here and now." Being mindful at work means that you 100% concentrate on your work without worrying about your past or future. This will increase your work productivity. Relaxation training, on the other hand, can help you manage anxiety, and can hopefully make you more relaxed at work.

4. Talk to your boss to reduce your workload

Obviously, this would be the best way to manage work stress for many employees. Set a time aside to speak with your line manager to honestly express your feelings in a respectful way. Seeking mutual understanding and empathy from the management level can sometimes help you alleviate a lof of work stress.

Emotions can be challenging to deal with by yourself. We can all use some professional support during difficult times. I am happy to help if you are experiencing:

17/03/2025

Bilingual Clinical Psychology Consulting

Emotions can be challenging to deal with by yourself. We can all use some professional support during difficult times. I am happy to help if you are experiencing: