Category: PTSD

  • Steve Davis on social media’s fall

    Steve Davis on social media’s fall

    Now that Australia has passed the world’s first law on social media and teens, over a decade after it was first realised how dangerous Meta/Facebook/Instagram are to mental health, Steve Davis reflects…

  • Goodbye to the shitty end of social media

    Goodbye to the shitty end of social media

    If you’re tired of the enshittified end of social media and ready for calmer, more human spaces, join me on Substack, YouTube and in the pages of my books. Follow the work where depth lives, not where algorithms thrive. It’s time for a cleaner digital life

  • You’re Not Imagining It, It IS This Weird

    You’re Not Imagining It, It IS This Weird

    A witty, satirical survival guide for the optimisation age, ‘You’re Not Imagining It, It IS This Weird’ exposes the absurdities of wellness, productivity, and authenticity culture while inviting readers to laugh, question, and reclaim their sanity in a world gone strangely sideways

  • Understanding the overlap between complex PTSD, autism, and ADHD

    Understanding the overlap between complex PTSD, autism, and ADHD

    This article explores the overlapping traits and key differences between complex PTSD, autism, and ADHD. It explains how emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivity, and suicidal ideation can present similarly—while offering clarity on diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and the need for tailored, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-aware support

  • Podcast: PTSD and some management tools

    Podcast: PTSD and some management tools

    Counselling psychologist Lee Hopkins provides practical guidance for those facing PTSD dismissal from healthcare providers. Learn effective documentation strategies, coping techniques, and treatment options while understanding the full spectrum of trauma responses. Essential listening for advocacy and healing

  • Finding your way back from trauma

    Finding your way back from trauma

    An empowering trauma recovery guide that combines cutting-edge science with compassionate wisdom. Counselling psychologist Lee Hopkins offers practical tools and gentle guidance to help survivors reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotions, and rebuild trust. Learn to navigate healing with self-compassion and find renewed hope and resilience