Helen Keller captured my thoughts beautifully when she wrote the comment “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”. If only people would believe this and see that collaborating and asking for help is a sign […]

Just a reminder that next week the Skype drop-in hours are not available due to the semester break for Easter. In this time period if you need additional help outside of business hours you can use the Beyond Blue Online […]

The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA)  academic research forum will be held on Sunday 25 October 2015 in Hobart, in conjunction with the PRIA National Conference.  The convener, Dr Melanie James, University of Newcastle, invites 500 – 800 word […]

Since we were first born most of us have been seeking contact with other people. We have been reaching out and trying to establish relationships with other people. The nature of these relationships evolves over time and each relationship is […]

What you need to know: “2 fruits & 5 veg” dietary target for fruit and vegetables may be a dietary strategy to overcome overweight among men, but that overweight and obese women are already adhering to these targets. What this […]

What you need to know: Retirement was associated with high level of psychological distress in men aged from 45 to 74 and in women aged from 45 to 64. Retiring to care for other people, or due to being ill, […]

What you need to know: No studies measuring the level of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use amongst victims of intimate partner abuse (IPA) victims were identified. Three studies were found that assessed the effect of CAM on the mental […]

What you need to know: Dietary interventions showed some small but significant differences in pregnancy outcomes including a reduction in maternal blood pressure and the incidence of preterm birth. Further high quality randomised controlled trials, investigating micronutrient provision from food, […]

Newsletter Vol 2 Summer 2015 If you wish to subscribe to PRCGHA’s quarterly newsletter, please email natalie.townsend@newcastle.edu.au

I’ve been “on Twitter” since 2008 and a regular user since 2009. It’s been an interesting ride thus far. For me, it’s connected me to an academic network that highlights opportunities and new research in my field. Through these and other […]

As it’s sex week at Callaghan campus this week I’ve been talking about healthy and unhealthy relationships. Whilst the focus has primarily been on romantic relationships I thought I would take some time away from this and talk about other […]

iMatter was launched on Valentines day this year. Aimed at young people, specifically young women it is designed to get you thinking about what’s healthy and what isn’t healthy in a relationship. While it’s quick to download the app the […]

This week on Callaghan Campus it’s sex week. There are a range of activities across the week, starting with movie night tonight in the Derkenne courtyard. After movie night I’ll be hosting an additional Skype session for any student who […]

Are you looking for some strategies you can try yourself to manage your anxiety and stress? Or maybe you are looking for some tips to share with someone else who is under pressure right now? Or maybe you want to […]

You may have noticed a theme to this week’s posts: anxiety. I have noticed this past week that the level of anxiety in students is rising. Assignments are due, the workload is high and the census date is approaching. Students […]

One of the most universal and necessary skills that we learn during early life is breathing. It comes naturally right? Well so we are thought to believe. Yet I spend time with nearly every person I see in the counselling […]

This week there will be a change in times for the online drop in hours. I will be available as usual on the Tuesday night from 7-8pm and Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm and Friday from 9-10am but instead of the Thursday […]

Are you looking for help in overcoming procrastination? Do you need some strategies to overcome your anxiety about social situations or public speaking? Or maybe you would like to be more assertive in communicating with other people. If it’s one […]

I’m congratulating myself today on finding this great cat image to use on my blog. I’m not at all a cat lover myself (I have two incredibly needy and affectionate large dogs) but to be honest I’ve always felt that […]

When I first heard of this app ” T2 Mood Tracker” I instantly thought of James Bond and the excitement of the chase that goes with those movies. So when I found out it had been developed by the Defense […]