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Happy International Women’s day 💖
Today is an annual event that brings attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women.
This year’s campaign is all about equity. As a General Practitioner, I regularly treat people that start from different places and journeys without judgment. Helping to bring true inclusion into modern day medicine.
So whatever your background don’t delay seeking medical help today.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
We all need someone to lean on 🤝
Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed a greater number of people struggling with mental health and other related conditions following the pandemic.
Whatever your circumstance, always know that your General Practitioner is a great place to start to get help. Sometimes, just having a chat could be all you need.
If you think you may be affected and would like further advice, please pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Useful helplines:
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
MensLine: 1300 78 9978
Selfies.. good or bad?📱 We’ve all taken one if not seen one at some point in our lives, but what’s the impact to our health? The selfie culture is an area that has been researched and studied extensively.
Some researchers believe that selfies can be empowering and display self-love or even be a self-esteem booster. However, when done too regularly there are some distinct adverse effects on our health.
The selfie culture has propagated an undue focus on the way we look and are perceived to others. It has also opened up avenues for comparison and self-evaluation and at times can cause bullying. Which, for vulnerable groups such as children, this can actually harm self-esteem and body image. Similarly, for those who put a high value on validation from others, may suffer also if they have not received the desired feedback. In extreme cases, we’re also seeing the rise of selfie deaths whereby photos have been taken in extreme situations.
Safe to say it’s always best to selfie in moderation as not only can they be addictive but they may also cause harm in excess.
If you do feel that you are suffering from a selfie addiction or would like help in dealing with any of the topics raised, please pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay selfie x
Dr Nora 💉
