YoungMinds Health and Development Network

YoungMinds Health and Development Network 🧠 Psychology, 🧩 OT, 💬 Speech, & ✏️ Assessments!
💜 North Lakes, Redcliffe, Stafford & The Gap! 💚

We provide high quality professional counseling services to meet the mental health needs of children, adolescents, adults and their families.

🤝 Why are adult friendships so… hard sometimes?Between work, family, burnout, and busy schedules (especially over the ho...
23/12/2025

🤝 Why are adult friendships so… hard sometimes?
Between work, family, burnout, and busy schedules (especially over the holiday season), staying connected can feel overwhelming. But meaningful friendships are one of the biggest protectors of our mental health 💜

Our blog this week breaks down how to build and maintain healthy adult friendships, without pressure, people-pleasing, or burnout.

We explore:
✨ How to set boundaries without guilt
✨ How to deepen connections safely
✨ Why friendships change over time (and why that’s totally normal)
✨ Simple ways to feel more connected in adulthood

You deserve friendships that feel safe, balanced, and real 🌿

👉 Tap the link below to read the full blog and learn how to create healthier, more fulfilling adult friendships.

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/how-to-have-healthy-adult-friendships/

✨ RESOURCEFUL ADOLESCENTS -- SCHOOL HOLIDAY GROUP!! 👏 Enquire TODAY at groups@youngmindsnetwork.com.au to secure your ch...
18/12/2025

✨ RESOURCEFUL ADOLESCENTS -- SCHOOL HOLIDAY GROUP!! 👏

Enquire TODAY at groups@youngmindsnetwork.com.au to secure your child's spot!

💚 Young Minds is offering an evidence-based group program for children with social-emotional difficulties these school holidays. If your child is having struggles, groups can help them to build resilience, self esteem, and skills of problem solving and conflict resolution in a fun and strengths-focused way!

Groups are available at North Lakes in January 2026, for ages 12 to 14. ☀️

Our groups will be run by our incredible clinician Steven Dufty -- Psychologist and Trained RAP-A ASD Facilitator! 🙌

💜 Resourceful Adolescents @ North Lakes --> FOUR x 2 hour sessions from 9am to 11am on Jan 13th, Jan 15th, Jan 20th, and Jan 22nd.

Resourceful Adolescents is only $160 for each session 😱 or $640 for ALL 8 HOURS of learning social skills among peers! 😍

📌 Please Note: For Resourceful Adolescents, NDIS (Plan-Managed) referrals are accepted, and Medicare rebates may be available with a valid GP Referral, so please let us know at the time of your booking for more information!

So get in touch TODAY to enquire about a spot for your child these school holidays, and give them the opportunity to learn and have fun!

Read more about our group programs on offer at our website below!

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/group-programs/childrens-groups/

🎄Christmas isn’t joyful for everyone. That’s okay. 💜For many families, the festive season can highlight loss and grief. ...
16/12/2025

🎄Christmas isn’t joyful for everyone. That’s okay. 💜

For many families, the festive season can highlight loss and grief. If this time of year feels heavy, you’re not alone, and you’re not “doing it wrong.”

Our blog this week shares a compassionate psychiatrist’s perspective on coping with grief and loss, including:
✨ Why grief can feel stronger during the holidays
✨ Gentle ways to honour loved ones
✨ How to support children through loss
✨ When professional support can help

There’s no right timeline, no “getting over it”. It's just learning how to carry love and loss together 💚

If this resonates with you, leave a comment down below to support others in our community to know - you’re not alone.

👉 Tap the link below to read the full blog and access gentle, supportive guidance.

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/coping-with-grief-and-loss-a-psychiatrists-perspective/

📣 Announcement time! It's our holiday closure dates! 🎄🎁As we wrap up another wonderful year supporting our amazing young...
14/12/2025

📣 Announcement time! It's our holiday closure dates! 🎄🎁

As we wrap up another wonderful year supporting our amazing young people, families, and community, our team is taking a short break to rest and recharge 💛✨

All Young Minds clinics will be closed across Christmas and New Years -- Our last day open for 2025 is next week on Tuesday 23rd December, but we will be back again on Monday 5th January 2026! 👏

If you need to get in touch with us during this time, feel free to send us an email at enquiries@youngmindsnetwork.com.au 💌 or you can leave us a voicemail at (07) 3857 0074 📞 We will do our best to respond as soon as we’re back in the clinics!

Please Note 🌟 If you are in crisis over this holiday season, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call Emergency Services on 000 if you are in danger. Further crisis supports can be found here: https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/emergency-contacts

❤️💚 Everyone here at Young Minds wishes all of our clients, families, and supporters a safe, joyful, and restorative holiday season. Thank you for letting us be part of your year! We'll see you in 2026! 💚❤️

✨ BRICK BUILDERS -- SCHOOL HOLIDAY GROUPS!! 👏 Enquire TODAY at groups@youngmindsnetwork.com.au to secure your child's sp...
11/12/2025

✨ BRICK BUILDERS -- SCHOOL HOLIDAY GROUPS!! 👏

Enquire TODAY at groups@youngmindsnetwork.com.au to secure your child's spot!

💚 Young Minds are offering an evidence-based group program for children with social communication difficulties these school holidays. If your child is having struggles, groups can help them build their skills in fun play-based, and strengths-focused way!

Groups are available at both North Lakes & Stafford in January 2026 for ages 6 to 9☀️ Brick Builders is being run by our incredible clinician Steven Dufty -- Psychologist and Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy! 🙌

💜 Brick Builders @ North Lakes --> TWO x 90min Sessions from 11:30am to 1pm on Jan 15th and Jan 22nd.
💚 Brick Builders @ Stafford --> TWO x 90min Sessions from 10am to 11:30am on Jan 14th and Jan 21st.

Brick Builders is only $240 for BOTH sessions 😱 That's 3 FULL HOURS of play-based group therapy! 😍

So get in touch TODAY to enquire about a spot for your child these school holidays, and give them the opportunity to learn and have fun!

Read more about our group programs on our website at the link below!

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/group-programs/childrens-groups/

☀️ School holidays = energy levels on MAX! 🏃‍♂️💥If you’re wondering how to keep kids active (without hearing “I’m bored”...
11/12/2025

☀️ School holidays = energy levels on MAX! 🏃‍♂️💥
If you’re wondering how to keep kids active (without hearing “I’m bored” every 5 minutes 😅), we’ve got you covered!

In our blog this week, we share fun, realistic ways to get kids moving during the school holidays. No fancy equipment, no pressure, just playful movement that boosts mood, focus, and wellbeing 💛

From outdoor adventures to indoor movement games, these ideas support:
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Healthy body–brain connection
✨ Better sleep
✨ Less screen overwhelm

Swipe less, move more, and have more fun while you’re at it 🌈

👉 Tap the link below to read the full blog and discover easy, kid-approved activity ideas!

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/how-to-get-kids-active-during-school-holidays/

05/12/2025

🎉 20 Years of Young Minds! 🎉

This year marks a pretty special milestone. Two decades of supporting children, teens, young adults, and their families, all built from the vision of our founder and director, Di O’Malley 💛

From a small idea with a big heart -- a 'one-stop shop' for meeting kids' needs -- Young Minds has grown into a passionate, neurodiversity-affirming, multidisciplinary clinic helping thousands of families build confidence, connection, and brighter futures 🌱

In this reel, Di reflects on where it all began, the vision for Young Minds, and how we'll continue going forward helping our clients. Whether you've been with us for years or just discovered us, Young Minds wants to thank you for being part of this community. We truly wouldn’t be here without you 💛

🎄 Feeling the pressure to “do it all” this Christmas?If holiday expectations are starting to feel heavy, then you’re not...
03/12/2025

🎄 Feeling the pressure to “do it all” this Christmas?

If holiday expectations are starting to feel heavy, then you’re not alone. And yes… it’s absolutely OK to say no! 💛✨

From overloaded schedules to family obligations, sensory overwhelm, and financial pressure, this time of year can stretch anyone thin.
Our latest blog explores why setting boundaries is not only healthy, but essential! It gives you practical scripts and strategies to say “no” with confidence (and without guilt!) this holiday season.

If you’re craving a calmer, more balanced Christmas that aligns with you - then this blog post is not one to skip! 🎁🌿

Tap the link in our below to read the full blog, and explore how to protect your energy this festive season.

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/why-its-ok-to-say-no-to-holiday-expectations-and-how-to-do-it/

🌟 Meet Leenet D’Souza — Our New Provisional Psychologist at Young Minds! 🌟Comment a “WELCOME!” to help us celebrate Leen...
28/11/2025

🌟 Meet Leenet D’Souza — Our New Provisional Psychologist at Young Minds! 🌟

Comment a “WELCOME!” to help us celebrate Leenet joining Young Minds! 😊

We’re so excited to welcome Leenet to our Young Minds team! 💛
She brings a deep passion for supporting children and young people, especially in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, social skills, and neurodivergence.

Her approach is warm, culturally sensitive, values-driven, and grounded in evidence-based care — helping her clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow 🌱✨

Whether she’s supporting a child to build confidence, helping teens make sense of big emotions, or working alongside parents to strengthen connection at home, Leenet brings a truly compassionate touch to every session! We’re thrilled for you to meet her!

Learn more about our team’s experience and therapy approach via the link below 💜💚
https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/team/

Burnout doesn’t take holidays. For many parents, teens, and young adults, the Christmas period can intensify stress, sen...
27/11/2025

Burnout doesn’t take holidays. For many parents, teens, and young adults, the Christmas period can intensify stress, sensory load, and emotional overwhelm! 😖😭

That’s why we’ve pulled together some evidence-based, and nervous-system-friendly tips to help you move through the festive season with more calm, energy, and confidence.

Swipe through for bite-sized strategies you can start using today! ✨

Whether you need help managing sensory overload, saying no to over-commitment, protecting your energy, or supporting a neurodivergent child during this busy season, our team is here for you 💛 Find more helpful resources and schedule an appointment with our clinicians via our website below!

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/dealing-with-burnout-recognising-the-signs-and-getting-help/

It's that time of year... Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you're “running on empty”? 😔Burnout can sneak ...
25/11/2025

It's that time of year... Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you're “running on empty”? 😔

Burnout can sneak up on anyone, from teens to parents, and even the most organised people. Remember, it doesn’t mean you’re failing… You’ve just been pushing a bit too hard for a bit too long 💛

In this week's blog, we break down:
✨ What burnout actually looks like
✨ Early warning signs (emotional, physical + behavioural)
✨ Why it happens
✨ How to get real support and not just self-care tips
✨ When to reach out for professional help

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin lately, this one’s for you. Your wellbeing matters, and recovery is absolutely possible 🌱

👉 Tap the link below to read the full blog and learn how to recognise burnout and get support.

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/dealing-with-burnout-recognising-the-signs-and-getting-help/PsychologyResources

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