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Bright Psych with Danni O'ConnorEpisode 8. Nicotine Gone Viral: The rise of vaping amongst young peopleProfessor Nicola Spurrier, Chief Public Health Officer of SA Health joins Danni today, along with Dr. Joshua Trigg from Flinders University to discuss the history of e-cigarette use, its rise in use amongst children and young people, and how we can support those we care about to kick the habit.
Do you or a someone you care about need support to quit vaping or cigarettes? Book in with your GP, or contact Quitline on 13 78 48 or visit https://www.quit.org.au/
For further information about the truths and harms of vaping, visit the SA Health Be Vape...2023-12-1433 minBright Psych with Danni O'ConnorEpisode 7. The Masculinity Paradox: Struggles, stigma, and shaping a new narrative"If you can share in the challenges of life with people, then you also get to share in the richness of life with people" - Joshie Glover, 2023
Tune in to this eye-opening episode as we delve into the topic of traditional masculine stereotypes and their profound impact on mental health and help-seeking behaviors among young men and boys. We have a valuable discussion with youth worker from Brighton Secondary School, Mat Hubber, who shares his experiences and how he balances his work with being a parent. We also host a captivating interview with Josh...2023-08-3052 minBright Psych with Danni O'ConnorEpisode 6. Cracking the Sleep CodeDanni is joined by Dr. Chelsea Reynolds to talk about sleep habits, challenges and strategies to get a better night's sleep. Dr. Reynolds is a clinical psychologist who specialises in sleep. She has conducted numerous research studies on the topic of adolescent sleep, and has worked directly with young people to assist them with sleep difficulties and disorders.
How to access mental health support in Australia:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-where-to-get-help
Resources:
Information on Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder:
https://psychology.org.au...2023-06-1331 minBright Psych with Danni O'ConnorEpisode 5. The TikTok Effect: Can self-diagnosis go too far?After a brief hiatus, we are BACK! This week, we discuss recent upwards trend in self-diagnosis, and how TikTok and other similar social media platforms may be contributing to the spreading of misinformation and dangerous messaging.
How to access mental health support in Australia:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-where-to-get-help
Supporting your young person to seek professional support:
https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/mental-health-physical-health/mental-health-therapies-services/teen-mental-health-assessment
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Abi-Jaoude, E., Treurnicht Naylor, K., Pignatiello, A. (2020). Smartphones, social media use and...2023-05-2338 minBright Psych with Danni O'ConnorEpisode 4. Smartphones and Social Media: Who is that little dopamine devil on my shoulder?In this episode, Danni speaks with Clinical Neuropsychologist, Kimberley Wigg, about the role that a neurotransmitter called "Dopamine" plays in the addictive nature of smartphones and social media.
The South Australian state government has committed to banning student access to mobile phone in all secondary school across South Australia. This ban will be actioned in Term 2 this year at Brighton Secondary School. What does this mean for our students? And how are we able to start to build healthier phone habits for ourselves and our young people?
Phone Apps to reduce screen tim...2023-03-2943 minBright Psych with Danni O'ConnorEpisode 3. The Power of ValidationIncreasing communication, decreasing conflict, and finding ways to express our emotions more accurately... these are some of the ways that validation can be a secret superpower.
In this episode, Danni and her guest, Kate Exelby (Brighton Secondary School Youth Worker) explore the power of validation, and how simple changes in communication with our young people can decrease stress and reactivity, improve relationships and create a calm, safe space for connection.
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Although we will be chatting about psychology and wellbeing, the content of this podcast is for educational purposes only, a...2023-03-1451 minBright Psych with Danni O'ConnorEpisode 2. Building Strength Through Adversity Part II: What is emotional resilience and why is it important?In this two-part episode, take a dive into a discussion about resilience. Have you ever faced a period of adversity in your life? How effectively have you gotten through that, and what did you learn from that experience? In this episode Danni and her guest, Claire, talk about how we cope with big changes and challenges, and how we can become more resilient in the face of adversity. They will also talk about how we can help our young people through times of stress or change, and help to build up their emotional resilience.
Although we will be chatting about...2023-02-2235 minBright Psych with Danni O'ConnorEpisode 1. Building Strength Through Adversity Part I: What is emotional resilience and why is it important?In this two-part episode, take a dive into a discussion about resilience. Have you ever faced a period of adversity in your life? How effectively have you gotten through that, and what did you learn from that experience? In this episode Danni and her guest, Claire, talk about how we cope with big changes and challenges, and how we can become more resilient in the face of adversity. They will also talk about how we can help our young people through times of stress or change, and help to build up their emotional resilience.
Although we will...2023-02-0939 min
Bright Psych with Danni O'ConnorIt's me, hi! My name is Danni.This is the very first episode of Bright Psych with Danni O'Connor, where we talk mental health, learning, and everything in between. In this trailer episode I'll be introducing myself as Brighton Secondary School's Clinical Psychologist, and give you a bit of insight into where I've come from. I'll be taking you through some of my exciting plans for future episodes and how you can reach out and engage with us, and help contribute to our content!2023-01-0611 min