The Dawn is fully operational and unaffected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar. All clients and staff are safe.
We all have down days where we feel bored, listless, and emotionally flat. But what if your down days are stretching into weeks, even months? If you are finding your
You might not think of binge drinking as an issue affecting older adults, but it is both surprisingly common and on the rise. Understand why this habit is so dangerous,
Think depression is an obvious disorder? Think again. There are many reasons why people will try to cover up their depression, and you may know someone who is hiding a
Finding early recovery to be a difficult, even painful period? Many people enter recovery with a low sense of self-esteem that becomes more apparent to them without the numbing effects
Toxic shame is a serious threat to personal wellbeing, but professional support and treatment can help you understand, manage and eventually overcome its effects. Shame is one of those feelings
Learning to navigate your life in recovery means becoming intimately acquainted with triggers – the people, places, things or feelings that can make you crave using again. Making yourself aware
The power of trauma and its impact on how we remember an event can set off a long cycle of recurring and disturbing flashbacks. Understanding what they are, and how
The pandemic has spurred an increase in mental health disorders like depression, as well as the use of antidepressant medications to treat them. Understanding the complexities of these drugs is
Finding the motivation to overcome an addiction can feel impossible, even if the idea of recovery has been at the back of your mind for a while. Allowing yourself the
While ADHD is a commonly diagnosed mental health disorder with many options for treatment, it can be overlooked in adults. Knowing the symptoms can help you know if this may
Overcoming addiction isn’t easy – and for those who have already tried to change their behaviour on their own – it may feel completely impossible. However, studies show that our
The pandemic has given rise to unprecedented levels of mental health issues around the world. Australians have reported increased feelings of depression and anxiety over the last two years, yet
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding treatment that worked for her. “I’ve been in and out of counselling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole adult life – but somehow
