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		<title>Exercise assists Recovery from Depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Exercise assists Recovery from Depression We live in a sedentary society. Sitting for hours watching TV, and playing on the computer, is the norm. This is not a healthy situation. Many studies have shown that physical activity contributes to recovery from depression. Here are some the findings:  One study (published in the journal Psychosomatic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3291/exercise-assists-recovery-from-depression/</link>
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		<title>Anxiety symptoms and fear</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anxiety symptoms and fear Many common anxiety symptoms relate to fears. Different individuals fear different things.     * A heightened fear of what people think of you     * Afraid of being trapped in a place with no exits     * Constant feeling of being overwhelmed.     * Fear of being [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3306/anxiety-symptoms-and-fear/</link>
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		<title>Recreational drugs make depression worse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recreational drugs make depression worse People who suffer from depression often take recreational drugs to ward off their depression or to escape from reality. If you are taking recreational drugs, be careful because they can make your depression worse &#8211; and going off the drugs can lead to depression. Things to do if you have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3290/recreational-drugs-make-depression-worse/</link>
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		<title>Relaxation aids Recovery from Depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Relaxation aids Recovery from Depression If you&#8217;re recovering from depression, it&#8217;s crucial that you make time to relax. If you are not relaxed, or are anxious, you will be more vulnerable to depression. Lying around does not count as relaxation. You need to utilise more focused methods such as: 1. On your own, you could: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3289/relaxation-aids-recovery-from-depression/</link>
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		<title>Help your anxious child</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are a parent who has an anxious child , be reassured that there is a lot you can do to help your child. The place to start is with your child’s fears. While your child’s worry may seem general, the research shows that often those fears are specific. For instance, your child may  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3238/help-your-anxious-child/</link>
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		<title>Depression is common in pregnancy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Depression is common in pregnancy All pregnant women experience mood variations in pregnancy but this is not classified as depression. Antenatal depression occurs in about 10% of pregnant women and has identifiable symptoms. Symptoms of Antenatal Depression  Inability to concentrate and difficulty remembering  Difficulty making decisions  Seeing minor task as major obstacles [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3288/depression-is-common-in-pregnancy/</link>
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		<title>Unhealthy stress relievers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people turn to smoking, eating, or shopping to relieve stress. This is a very short term view. Let us presume that smoking does help with stress. It only helps for a limited time and then you are lighting up again. Moreover, over the years, you create all kinds of health issues for yourself that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3215/unhealthy-stress-relievers/</link>
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		<title>Physical pain and depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people are aware of common symptoms of depression like feelings of sadness, hopelessness and fatigue.  What most people are unaware of  is that physical pain and depression can be closely related. It is impossible to make a causal link and, if I tried to, I have no doubt that many of you would be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3276/physical-pain-and-depression/</link>
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		<title>You are the one</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People often ask couples who have been together for a long time: &#8220;What is the secret of staying together?&#8221; As a psychologist, who studies human behaviour, this question is one that fascinates me too. Recently, I observed something that I strongly believe is a big part of staying together &#8211; happily. I was watching a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3273/you-are-the-one/</link>
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		<title>How to help a depressed teen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are living with a depressed adolescent, there are several things you can do to assist them with their struggle. 1. Help Your Teen Hear Positive Messages: Teenagers with depression are often unable to distinguish between positive and negative behaviour and so they may hear a neutral message from their parent as a negative [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3229/how-to-help-a-depressed-teen/</link>
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		<title>Wedded bliss falls flat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is a guest post by a friend and colleague, Fay Frischer. Food for thought for everyone getting married. The engagement Congratulations you have just announced your engagement.  You are a young executive in a large company deriving a substantial annual income.  You have developed a portfolio of assets including shares and real estate.  Your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3267/wedded-bliss-falls-flat/</link>
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		<title>Self esteem activities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my practice, there are 2 common questions adults ask: Can you improve self esteem as an adult? If so, what activities are useful to boost their self esteem? The answer to the first is: “Yes, you can improve self esteem as an adult but is takes time and repetition. There is no quick fix.” [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3262/self-esteem-activities/</link>
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		<title>Family factors that influence teen depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When a teenager has depression, parents frequently want to know why it developed. Professor Nick Allen, at the School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, conducted research on young teenagers from ages 12 to 18 and looked at family communication styles prior to the development of depression symptoms. Professor Allen identified patterns of adult [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3226/family-factors-that-influence-teen-depression/</link>
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		<title>Anger escalates anger</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An interesting thing happens when we yell at somebody. They yell back. Have you ever thought about it? Your unspoken thought or wish was that they would back down, shut up or give you what you wanted.  Instead, what happens is usually the opposite. The person you are yelling at responds negatively. Children tend to become defiant, sulk or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3255/anger-escalates-anger/</link>
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		<title>Anger and anxiety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Over the years, I have taught hundreds of people how to manage their emotions which are affecting their performance negatively. What I have observed, is that frequently anger and anxiety are connected.  Let me illustrate my point with David&#8217;s story (not his real name). David was angry at work every day. Literally all day, he [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3245/anger-and-anxiety/</link>
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		<title>How anxiety affects your child&#8217;s life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anxiety is a very common in children. In fact, it may be the most common childhood well-being issue. Anxiety is found in around one in ten children, affecting  their independence, academic achievements, and general quality of life. Many parents are not sure if their child suffers from anxiety or not. The best way of knowing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3234/how-anxiety-affects-your-childs-life/</link>
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		<title>Depression affects teens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many parents and teachers miss the fact that a teen is depressed. They often view behaviours as typical adolescent angst or melodrama. However, depression occurs commonly and should be correctly diagnosed and treated. “There is no question that depression affects teens more than younger children, in fact, it’s probably one of the most dramatic changes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3222/depression-affects-teens/</link>
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		<title>Increase in autism numbers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The last blog I wrote about the increase of autism resulted in many parents calling me and asking for more information. While there is no doubt that the number of children who have been diagnosed with autism has increased, the question  being asked is: is it a new diagnosis or was it missed in previous [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3195/increase-in-autism-numbers/</link>
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		<title>Activities to manage stress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A large percentage of  people suffer from stress. However, many  people manage their stress in varied ways that are not always ideal. Only a small percentage of sufferers obtain help from professionals. A survey by the APS found that it is those people with high levels of stress who will seek help from qualified practitioners:  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3209/activities-to-manage-stress/</link>
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		<title>Factors related to stress.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A question that I am commonly asked is, “Are more people stressed than before?” Sometime, I am attacked verbally with the accusation that “Psychologists just make work for themselves by testing people and saying they need help.” I wish that were true. I would far prefer to engage in positive psychology and psycho-education and have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3205/factors-related-to-stress/</link>
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		<title>More temper tantrums in day care</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many parents feel guilty about placing their children in day care. Over the years, there has been an ongoing debate over whether children in day care fare worse than children home full-time with mum. An Australian National University study was done where more than 5000 toddlers were observed. The findings were worrying to say the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3201/more-temper-tantrums-in-day-care/</link>
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		<title>Do more children have autism than before?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The question of whether autism has increased is commonly asked and will always get parents attention. The simple answer in terms of numbers is &#8220;Yes&#8221;. There has most certainly been a steady rise in the incidence (number of new diagnoses per year) and prevalence (total number of affected individuals in the total population) of autism [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3189/do-more-children-have-autism-than-before/</link>
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		<title>Early paternal depression exists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The existence of post- natal depression is  increasingly accepted in today's times. What is rarely spoken about, or acknowledged, is that fathers too can suffer depression after the birth of a child. The effects of early paternal depression on children's development is the subject of a new paper in The Medical Journal of Australia. Based [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3176/early-paternal-depression-exists/</link>
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		<title>Do not let anger control you</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anger is a form of control. When we are young, we discover that if we yell and scream, we will get what we want. Look at young kids. A two year old having a tantrum in a shopping mall will get whatever their hearts desire. Mum will do anything for peace. If we continually give [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3170/do-not-let-anger-control-you/</link>
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		<title>Therapy must be consistent</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We live in an age where things are done quickly. People are trained to look for a quick fix. Society believes that it is possible to reduce every situation down into a process that can be easy, convenient and cheap. These principles may be true in many areas. However, they do not and cannot be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3166/therapy-must-be-consistent/</link>
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		<title>Anger causes anxiety in children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Children suffer when they live with parents who are chronically angry or who get into a rage at unpredictable times. Scientists can now do magnetic imaging of the brain  and watch activity as it occurs. What they have found, is that children who live with explosive parents have the same brain activity as war veterans. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3160/anger-causes-anxiety-in-children/</link>
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		<title>Childhood maltreatment leads to depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Childhood maltreatment is known to be one of the most potent environmental risk factors linked to later mental health problems such as anxiety disorders and depression. A study published in August found that found that people who suffered maltreatment as children were twice as likely as those who had normal childhoods to develop persistent and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3158/childhood-maltreatment-leads-to-depression/</link>
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		<title>Post natal depression linked to abuse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The findings of a recent report are disturbing: More than one third of all mums who suffer depression in the first year after giving birth are being abused by their partners. The Murdoch Children&#8217;s Research Institute  surveyed 1300 first-time mums in Melbourne and  found that 16 per cent reported symptoms of depression before their baby [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3155/post-natal-depression-linked-to-abuse/</link>
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		<title>Can TV be positive for children?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[TV often get a bad rap when it comes to children watching. We often hear about the negative side with violence, sexualisation and ads for unhealthy food, and parents are really concerned about this. Therefore,  the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) and author Margaret Chandler  complied a report based on the opinions [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3151/can-tv-be-positive-for-children/</link>
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		<title>Parenting guidance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting guidance Here is some parenting guidance for parents who feel at a loss when their kids are fighting and they do not know how to stop it. Neither do they know how to help them resolve the issue. Most parents do not have a model to teach their child simple conflict resolution. TLC is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2802/parenting-guidance/</link>
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		<title>Better ways of managing conflict</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Marriage counselors have a traditional way of working. It goes like this: &#8220;Hi Marissa. Would you like to tell me what is bothering you? Terry, I would like you not to interrupt and really listen to what Marissa is saying. You will have your turn later on&#8221;. Marissa then says: &#8220;Terry always works late and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3143/better-ways-of-managing-conflict/</link>
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		<title>Parenting goals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting goals Often parents dish out punishment randomly without any parenting goals. Punishment should never be dished out randomly or excessively. If you are a parent who utilises punishment, then you need to keep the purpose of punishment clear. Punishment should be seen as a method of assisting your child to stop a negative behaviour [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2801/parenting-goals/</link>
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		<title>Agreement is not always possible</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All couples disagree at some time or another. When 2 humans interact, sooner or later personal differences will appear that lead to conflict. It can be over simple things like what type of restaurant to eat at or more complicated things like which school to send a child. Sometimes it is over really complex matters [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/3140/agreement-is-not-always-possible/</link>
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		<title>Parenting from the heart</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting from the heart Parenting from the heart is much more useful than parenting from a book. Like you, your child has feelings and moods. She therefore may be behaving badly because she is tired/angry/distressed/frustrated etc. and not because she is trying to rile you. Giving your child support when she is distressed will be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2800/parenting-from-the-heart/</link>
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		<title>Parenting for fathers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting for fathers Many fathers are looking for parenting advice. Fathers can be detached, over-involved or have a healthy sense of involvement.An effective father is an involved father A detached father could be described as someone who is uninvolved physically or emotionally in the parenting of his child. If a father is detached in an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2799/parenting-for-fathers/</link>
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		<title>parenting for dads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting for dads Many modern dads are interested in good parenting models. They want to know how best to father their sons. A father who interacts with his son, and is involved in his upbringing, will provide an important role-model, teaching his son how to father effectively. This interaction will also assist his son&#8217;s developing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2798/parenting-for-dads/</link>
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		<title>Parenting fighting siblings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting fighting siblings A huge challenge in parenting is when siblings are fighting. Most parents I have met get distressed when there is conflict in the family. They hate it when their children fight with each other. They get very distressed when their child is having conflict with a friend. They worry when they are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2797/parenting-fighting-siblings/</link>
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		<title>Parenting eye contact</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting eye contact Eye contact in parenting is very important. Language can be verbal or non-verbal. This means that when we speak, we speak with words and our bodies. When you speak to your child, what was does your body language convey? Acceptance Love Focus Anger Intimidation Firmness Impatience Boredom Indifference Interest Happiness All these [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2796/parenting-eye-contact/</link>
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		<title>Parenting evaluation questions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting evaluation questions Sometimes we think we are communicating well but in fact we are not. Here are some evalaution questions that will help you to clarify how well you are doing in communicating with your child. Did you speak to your child today? _________________________________ For how long? _____________________________________________ What was the content of your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2795/parenting-evaluation-questions/</link>
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		<title>Parenting effective communication</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parenting effective communication Effective communication is vital in good parenting. Very often we talk to your children, but our minds are a 100 miles away. We are busy and rushed with a million things to do. If you would like your child to connect with you more, it is important that he/she feels that you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://reneemill.com/2794/parenting-effective-communication/</link>
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