by Ravi | Jul 17, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol
Is drinking at any level okay? Alcohol consumption at any level remains deeply controversial. Many researchers argue for the ‘J-shaped curve’. Accordingly, low to moderate consumption of alcohol is viewed as beneficial while excessive drinking remains harmful....
by Ravi | Jul 4, 2021 | Birth, Public health
The effect of COVID on pregnancy & prenatal visits Pregnancy over the past few decades is increasingly a ‘couple’ event. Both mother and father to be are involved in perinatal visits from the very beginning. However, COVID has created a seismic shift in how...
by Ravi | Feb 15, 2021 | psychoanalysis
Do birth plans empower or disempower women. Unfortunately, this issue is far from clear. Here at WellSpeaking, I am seeing more women and couples reporting a birth experience that did not meet their expectations and in more complex cases lead to feelings of birth...
by Ravi | Feb 3, 2021 | psychoanalysis
Picture curtesy of Newsweek.com Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were forced to change their names on Archie’s Birth Certificate. Whats the big deal! I hear you ask. This is not as trivial as it seems though, as it goes to the heart of Archie’s naming, history of...
by Ravi | Dec 6, 2020 | Trauma
Christmas is a time of family, fun and festivity. However, Christmas can also be an uncomfortable and even traumatic time for some, with the only resort being an ‘orphan’s’ Christmas instead! Christmas tends to be a time for reflection and a time when family comes...
by Ravi | Nov 3, 2020 | Research, Trauma
Recent research is beginning to acknowledge partner birth trauma. Pregnancy and birth is an emotional rollercoaster. We understandably focus on the experiences of new mothers, yet we rarely acknowledge the experience of birth from a partner’s point of view. This is...
by Ravi | Oct 18, 2020 | psychoanalysis
Most governments around the world are preparing for a sharp rise in suicides following COVID-19. The Australian Bureau of Statistics who is responsible for publicising health related statistics nationally has not reported a significant rise in suicides during the...
by Ravi | Oct 4, 2020 | psychoanalysis
Grammar is experiencing a renaissance. In contemporary culture, personal pronouns are the gateway to respect and inclusion. But why are people suddenly so caught up on personal pronouns? Pronouns substitute for, or refer to someone or something. After mentioning the...
by Ravi | Sep 18, 2020 | Public health
COVID has done a complete number on us, forcing us here in Melbourne into complete lockdown. Stress levels are peaking as different hats – work, partner, self are all thrown into the mix at home. Some people are thriving, while others are at their wits end. Here’s a...
by Ravi | Sep 16, 2020 | Treatment
A common question that I get asked is “how are you different from a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist?” It’s a very good question, that goes to the heart of how you view yourself, your troubles and the treatment that best suits you. Below is a brief...
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