Stuff We Like
Here are some of the books we are reading, APPs we are using, websites we are visiting. These lists will never be complete and will be forever changing.
Why not let us know all of your recommendations too and we can share them with our readers.
Websites
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ACT Mindfully - Russ Harris
Russ offers workshops for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as the latest research and a huge range of resources.
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Beyond Blue
Excellent fact sheets, dvds, and resources relating to most high prevalence mental health issues.
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Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders
Fantastic treatment manuals for all anxiety disorder including Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Social Phobia.
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Dyslexia SA
A great source of information about dyslexia from parents, community and healthcare professionals.
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Humans of New York
Inspirational stories, immaculately captured by Humans of New York - about real humans - mainly in New York, but also around the world
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Neuro Orthopaedic Institute Group
For some exciting and useful information and resources relating to chronic pain, including the book Explain Pain.
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Psychology & Science
psysci.co examines the latest research as well as discussion of topical stories, concerning the areas of psychology and science that contribute to our understanding of health and well-being.
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Smiling Mind
Audio soundtracks for all your mindfulness needs, ranging in length from 1 minute to 45 minutes.
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The Black Dog Institute
Resources relating to mood disorder including depression and bipolar affective disorder.
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The Centre for Clinical Interventions
Extensive resources including self-help programs for a variety of issues including Self-Esteem, Panic and Social Anxiety.
Social Media
- AMCON Diabetes Management Facebook Page
- Australian Psychological Society (APS) Facebook Page
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Diana Kirk, Writer - Facebook Page
Thought provoking observations by writer that will make you laugh and gasp out loud!
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Huffington Post - Facebook Page
Read Huffington Post to keep up-to-date on topical issues.
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Intrepid Travel - Facebook Page
Travel inspo!
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Love Your Sister Charity - Facebook Page
We love and support Love Your Sister a foundation created by Connie and her brother Samuel to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research.
- Mind Core Facebook Page
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Psychology Today - Facebook Page
Easy to read articles about diverse facets of psychology.
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Purple Clover - Facebook Page
Funny and inspirational quotes.
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Sophrosyne Psychology - Facebook Page
Meet psychologist Sheridan Meulblok, a specialist in healthy body-image and self-esteem.
Artsy Stuff
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1 Page At A Time: A Daily Creative Companion - Adam. J. Kurtz
If you're struggling to reintroduce creativity, leisure and pleasure into your life, then this book is for you.
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By Peta Photography - Facebook Page
Meet Peta Jolley, amazing photographer and videographer. Visit her portfolio and check out her books for the charity RSPCA - Dog Tails. We are so proud to have By Peta as our official branding photographer! Lucky ducks.
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Hanging Pixels Photo Art - Facebook Page
Incredible photography like nothing you've ever seen.
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Patient Eye Imaging - Facebook Page
Phenomenal photography from three incredible and creative photographers from Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
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Tal Lemmens Photography - Facebook Page
Tal photographs the ocean in ways no-one else does in our area. We are so proud to display one of his incredible images on our home page. Hint: It's the one with the foam on the beach.
Books
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The Art of Happiness
A book about the meeting of Buddhism and psychology written by the Dalai Lama and psychiatrist, Howard. C. Cutler.
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The Happiness Trap Pocketbook - Russ Harris & Bev Aisbett
This version of the Happiness Trap, a book about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is easy to read and simple to start putting into practice from page 1.
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The Last Lecture - Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow
If you have not watched the lecture or read this most inspirational book about living written in the way that only someone who is dying can, then do yourself a favour.
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The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k - Sarah Knight
Whether you like swearing or not, this book has some life changing information on how to regain a healthy balance in your life. We love it!
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The Mindfulness Colouring Book - Emma Farrarons
This is a great pocket-sized mindfulness colouring book that you can take anywhere. I spent many an hour waiting at airports, calmly colouring and relaxing recently. Such a great way to focus your attention on the here and now.
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The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook - Davis, Eshelman & McKay
A great self-help workbook focussed on helping you relax and manage your stress in so many different and effective ways.
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Who's Who of the Brain - Nunn, Hanstock and Lask
This incredible book, written by my very clever friend Associate Professor Tanya Hanstock, is a unique and user-friendly introduction to all of the inhabitants of our brain - their appearance, role and key functions.
Magazines
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Discover Magazine - Science for the Curious
We love the Mind-Brain section of this online magazine but it covers so much more!
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Flow Magazine
Ah, Flow Magazine is sheer bliss. It has a huge focus on mindfulness but it's images and messages set you up for nothing but calm groundedness.
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In Mind Magazine
An online quarterly psychology magazine for the Inquisitive Mind.
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Mindfood
We love our Mindfood subscription because it keeps us up to date and motivated with the global things we can be doing to keep our minds and bodies healthy.
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Time Magazine - Mental Health
Time Magazine's Mental Health section.