Ep72 Psychologist Heather Irvine-Rundle from The Read Clinic on Mental Health.

Oh man - I can't wait for you to hear this episode! I think it's my favourite so far! (And it'll come in 2 parts!)My guest today is Heather Irvine-Rundle, a seasoned psychologist and co-owner/director of The READ Clinic, the largest private psychology practice on the Central Coast. Heather has dedicated her career to helping people of all ages improve their mental well-being, and she’s here to share her wealth of knowledge with us.We address several listener questions, including advice on supporting teenagers during this post-lockdown period, tips on self-care when a partner or family member is struggling with their mental health, and a deep dive into understanding what the brain is doing when you’re dealing with anxiety.You can contact The Read Clinic hereIN THE CASE OF A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, BEING SUICIDAL or EMERGENCY:·    Call 000 or go to your local hospital emergency department·    Call Lifeline 13 11 14; Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 for advice (All 24 hour services); Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463; Parent Line 1300 1300 52; Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800.·    For more resources click here: CRISIS RESOURCESA huge thank you to our Patreon supporters! If you want to join the Podvan family and get access to bonus episodes, all the Podband songs, behind-the-scenes videos, and more, head over to Patreon now. 🌟As always, your support means the world to us. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends and family and help us grow!All the Podvan links you might like to check out:🌐 Podvan Website👥 Facebook Group📘 Facebook Page📸 Instagram💖 Patreon🎵 TikTok📺 YouTubeOne final note, in case it wasn’t clear, the Podband that sometimes pop up in episodes and in the jingles aren’t real. You can’t go see them in concert. They’re an AI creation. Isn’t that mind-blowing?!? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.