Category: Kids mental health
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How to support siblings when one child has additional needs
How to Explain Therapy to Your Child When a child has additional needs, the focus of family life often shifts towards managing appointments, therapies, and day-to-day challenges. While this support is vital, siblings can sometimes feel left out, overlooked, or even guilty for wanting attention. Supporting siblings through these dynamics is just as important —…
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How to Explain Therapy to Your Child
Helping a child understand what therapy is can feel daunting — but with the right words and approach, you can introduce it in a way that’s reassuring, age-appropriate, and empowering. Below are strategies and suggestions to guide you through the conversation. Why explain therapy in the first place? Children may have fears, misconceptions or worries…
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How Expressive Writing Can Help Young Adults Manage Stress and Anxiety
In a world of constant notifications, academic pressures, and social expectations, many young people are feeling overwhelmed—and it’s taking a toll on their mental health. But what if a simple, accessible tool like writing could help relieve that stress? At Capability Psychology, we understand that young adults need practical strategies to manage anxiety and emotional…
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🧠 $1 Billion Youth Mental Health Boost: What It Means for Young Australians and Families
Australia has just committed $1 billion to youth mental health services, marking one of the biggest national investments in psychological care for young people. Announced in April 2025, this funding will significantly expand access to counselling, early intervention, and psychological support across Australia. At Capability Psychology, we welcome this move. We know just how crucial…
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How to Talk About Mental Health with Your Teen — Without the Eye Rolls
Talking to your teenager about mental health can feel like walking on eggshells—one wrong word and you’re met with silence, eye rolls, or a quick escape to their bedroom. But even if your teen seems reluctant to open up, conversations about mental wellbeing are more important now than ever. The teenage years are full of…