ADHD is a chronic condition, but its impact can be managed and reduced over time with a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.   ADHD medications can be highly effective in managing symptoms, but it’s important to be aware of potential tolerance and side effects. Regular monitoring, open communication with healthcare providers, and a comprehensive...

Holiday Season Opening Hours

We wanted to let you know that we will be closed for the break from Monday 23rd December 2024 to Wednesday 1st January 2025, with limited staff returning on Thursday 2nd January 2025. The practice will be back open at full capacity from Monday 6th January 2025. To ensure sufficient time to respond to any...

What role do emotions and memory play in ADHD? 

Our ability to control our reactions and manage our emotions can be challenging on any given day, let alone trying to remember everything on our to-do list as well. For those who are neurodivergent, managing how we feel and retain information can be challenging as our main ‘management system’ in charge of memory and emotions may function differently. In this article, we will begin to understand why this may be occurring and explore ways to cope and navigate life’s challenges with a little more ease.

Embracing Mindfulness to Soothe Anxiety

Mindfulness is a practice of paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity. It can help reduce anxiety and depression by breaking the cycle of negative thoughts and emotions, enhancing self-awareness and acceptance, and improving coping skills and resilience. In this article you will learn more about strategies to integrate mindfulness into your life. 

Understanding Acute Stress  

Acute stress is a heightened stress response following an event that places immediate and unexpected demands on a person’s psychological functioning. Recognising the initial symptoms and discovering strategies to cope with an acute stress reaction can help alleviate these symptoms over time, preventing them from escalating into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In this article, we will explore how acute stress differs from chronic stress and post-traumatic stress to help you identify and manage an acute stress response.

The wonder of sleep with Dr Nick Mabbott

When was the last time you truly experienced deep restful sleep? It is well-documented that sleep benefits the body and mind in various physical, physiological and mental health and wellbeing ways, but what are the well research and tested methods to assist people in getting the sleep they deserve? Oqea was fortunate to share a...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia

When was the last time you truly experienced deep restful sleep? It is well-documented that sleep benefits the body and mind in various physical, physiological and mental health and wellbeing ways, such as: Improving mood and energy levels. Promoting cardiac health and regulating blood sugar. Enhancing mental function, memory, learning, and problem-solving. Restoring the immune...

Tips for a good night’s sleep with Clinical Registrar Mathew Walczak

How early in the day to you mentally and physically prepare yourself for the night’s deep and restful night sleep? Oqea  posed the question to our  Oqea Cares psychologists inviting them to reflect on their nightly routines and recommendations they provide their patients. For our Clinical Psychologists, Registrar Mathew Walczak his sleep ritual begins first thing...

Tips for a good night’s sleep with Psychologist Kim Edwards

When was the last time you truly experienced deep restful sleep?  What is your sleep hygiene process before hitting the comforts of your bed and tapping into a well-deserved night’s sleep of recovery?  Interested in some user-friendly tips to enhance your sleep, check out the following video loaded with some very actionable ideas.   Oqea  posed...