How to talk to children about the Bondi stabbings

In short: Experts warn parents should be on the look out for signs their children may be affected by ongoing news coverage of the Bondi stabbings. Signs to look out for are becoming withdrawn, asking questions, sleep problems or acting out. They encourage parents to be open and reassure children while not dismissing their emotions. … Read more

Get Things Done with ADHD

If “just do it” worked, we would have already done it. But we haven’t. Because with ADHD, we know what we need to do but not how to get it done. Cue problems with procrastination, lack of motivation, disorganization, sticking to routines, and other challenges. And there’s no time like the New Year to force … Read more

How to function at work during times of grief and turmoil

Staying well-informed on politics, news, and world events, especially these days, can take a toll on your mental health. “Trauma is the air that we have been breathing in the 2020s,” says Katharine Manning, an expert with more than 25 years of experience of handling distress in the workplace. From the Covid-19 pandemic to the … Read more