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Akathisia is one of the most distressing medication-induced conditions encountered in mental health care, yet it remains widely under-recognised and frequently misunderstood. Derived from the Greek a-kathízein, meaning "to be unable to sit," akathisia is commonly described as a movement disorder characterised by an overwhelming sense of inner restlessness and an irresistible urge to move. However, this definition barely scratches the surface. For many people, akathisia is not simply an...

One thing I've noticed this year, both in the therapy room and in conversations with people around me, is that many seem to be in a season of transition. Not everyone is going through the same experience, but there does seem to be a common thread: people are questioning, changing, letting go, and wondering what comes next. For some, it's the end of a relationship. For others, it's a career change, becoming a parent, children leaving home, moving house, losing someone they love, recovering...

When people hear the word violence, they often picture bruises, broken bones, or physical assault. But violence in relationships rarely begins there. It often starts with small behaviours that are dismissed as love, concern, or passion. Someone wants to know where you are all the time. They become upset when you spend time with friends or family. They check your phone, question your clothing, make you feel guilty for having your own opinions, or slowly chip away at your confidence. Over time,...