Youth Mental Health, Psychological & Social Trends

A few weeks ago, I gave an extensive interview on Myall Radio, on NSW’s North Coast, talking about the continuing impact that declining mental health is having on our young people, on worrying social and psychological trends and their impact, and other topics.

Take a small amount of time to reflect, and listen; and at the end, a beautiful piece of music that never fails to inspire me!

Overcoming Re-Entry Anxiety

Last week a new phrase entered our daily lexicon: “Re–entry anxiety”.
It describes the feelings of anxiety and trepidation many people across states and territories experienced, as we emerge from our lockdown ‘cocoon’ and began renegotiating our social and working worlds. In this ABC Interview, I provide some reasons and rationale for this phenomenon, and provide some practical tips to help alleviate any anxiety and stress individuals may feel as they ‘re enter’ the social sphere.

How to build psychological resilience during the pandemic – ABC Interview

As the impact and effects of the pandemic (COVID-19) deepen in NSW, Peter Riley on ABC Radio interviewed Alan Hudson to seek advice and tips to help us build our psychological resilience, how to cope with enforced lockdown isolation and maintain our emotional wellbeing. In the 8 Minute Interview you’ll learn: How to increase your … Read more

Optimising Virtual Work and Working from Home

As the impact and effects of the pandemic (COVID-19) deepen in NSW, Peter Riley on ABC Radio interviewed Alan Hudson to seek advice and tips to understand more about the psychology of remote working and how we can adapt and navigate this new world through digital tools for working from home. The interview can be … Read more