by Isabella Jacomb | Oct 2, 2022 | Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Psychological Therapy
I recently attended the Second International Conference for Trauma and Mental Health in Jerusalem, Israel. With the theme of topics discussed being on the “Impacts of Trauma and Adversity on Mental Health”, for me, the highlights were listening to leaders in the...
by Isabella Jacomb | Jun 23, 2022 | Psychological Therapy
Whether you have seen a Psychologist before or not, here are some important considerations to help you get the most out of your therapy experience: 1. Arrive on time (or a bit early if possible) This may sound simple but I find it is one of the most common problems...
by Isabella Jacomb | Apr 27, 2022 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Self-esteem is a person’s overall subjective sense of personal worth or value. The development of a healthy self-esteem is fundamental to the wellbeing of children and teenagers. Self-esteem gives children confidence to try new things and try again when things don’t...
by Isabella Jacomb | Feb 27, 2022 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health
It is part of the normal human experience for us to feel sad or down at different times of our lives. However, it is important to distinguish between the “blues” and clinical depression. People with the “blues” present with a temporarily depressed mood, but they...
by Isabella Jacomb | Jan 6, 2022 | Adult Mental Health, Psychological Therapy
As a new year begins, many of us find ourselves making new year’s resolutions. Common themes often involve losing weight, exercising more, drinking less, quitting smoking, reducing stress, spending more time with friends and family, taking up new hobbies, changing or...
