Culturally and Faith-Responsive Clinical Practice in Action
This article draws on recent PhD research by the Cairnmillar Institute PhD candidate, Aysegul Sertel, under the supervision of RoseAnne ...
Understanding Dysphoria: A Critical Psychology Perspective
Understanding dysphoria requires us to examine the frameworks that shape how psychology defines, interprets and responds to gendered experience. In ...
ADHD Assessment in Melbourne — What It Really Involves and How to Get Started
A practical guide to assessments at the Cairnmillar Clinics ADHD assessments can vary widely in quality and scope. In this ...
From Performative Perks to Sustainable Wellbeing and Performance
Why an evidence‑based approach to culture and wellbeing delivers better outcomes than guesswork In this month’s edition, Dr Tom Hammond, ...
Hidden Signals: Why Autism in Women and AFAB People Is Often Missed
Understanding the Barriers to Identification and What Can Improve Diagnosis In this month’s edition, Senior Clinical Psychologist Dr Joseph Allan ...
Brain Awareness Week 2026 — Why Brain Health Matters and How to Support It
https://cairnmillar.org.au/our-research/our-researchers/Every thought we have, every emotion we feel, and every decision we make is shaped by the intricate workings of ...
New Year’s Resolutions and Behaviour Change: Reflections for Mental Health Practice
In this issue of Cairnmillar Institute Insights, Professor Linda Byrne, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy and ...
Emotional care during the holidays: Tips and perspectives for clinicians and the communities we serve
As the year draws to a close, emotions can gather in unexpected ways—what matters is how we recognise them, make ...
Knowing Yourself and Your Partner: A Model for Helping Love Come Alive
by Dr James Donnelly Ph.D. (Clinical) MSc (Clinical) BSc (Bio Sci Hons) MAPS In my decades-long journey as a clinical ...
Student Stress and How to Cope
High school students across the nation are in the midst of their final exams while also grappling with looming decisions ...
Supporting Carers to Prioritise Wellbeing
This National Carers Week, we are shining a light on the role of carers in the wellbeing and lives of ...
Why It’s Important to Help Fathers Deal with Childhood Trauma
Father's Day is approaching and it's a perfect time to reflect on the unique challenges some dads face—especially those who’ve ...
Effects of hospital treatment for Congenital Heart Defects on mother-infant bonding, maternal stress, and parenting
Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are a leading cause of hospitalization and infant mortality in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and ...
Does headphone use improve study or in-class learning?
By Dr @James Donnelly, Clinical Psychologist, Cairnmillar Institute Students struggle with school-related stress and other psychological factors that can ...
When Your Kids Won’t Go To School
By Anita Gupta Senior Psychologist, Child and Family Lead Do your kids refuse to go to School? Most kids ...