Childhood Anxiety

Why Movement Helps Anxiety: Insights from a Sunshine Coast Psychologist

Why Movement Helps Anxiety: Insights from a Sunshine Coast Psychologist 1500 1000 Anxiety House Sunshine Coast

On the Sunshine Coast, movement is woven into daily life… from coastal walks to hinterland hikes and community events like Coastrek. As a clinical psychologist, I often speak with clients about how movement can be used intentionally as part of managing anxiety. Not as a cure-all, but as a powerful, evidence-informed support alongside anxiety therapy.…

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Anxiety or ADHD? Why They’re Often Confused in Sunshine Coast Children

Anxiety or ADHD? Why They’re Often Confused in Sunshine Coast Children 1500 1042 Anxiety House Sunshine Coast

One of the most common questions parents and referrers ask is simple but important: Is this anxiety, or could it be ADHD? In primary school children, anxiety and ADHD often look very similar. Children may struggle to concentrate, avoid tasks, become overwhelmed, or have big emotional reactions. Because of this overlap, anxiety and ADHD are…

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