Alexa (she/her)

Clinical Psychologist. Lover of puns & enthusiastic traveller (always chasing snow).

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Why is it that psychologists (who are trained in diagnosing) are unable to do so for WorkCover? I can’t understand this reasoning, it undervalues what psychologists can offer and limits access. #workcover @WorkSafe_Vic

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Dr Ahona Guha does a fantastic job at explaining some of the risks with services such as Better Help (and other mental health/therapy apps) #mentalhealth #betterhelp

[7am @7ampodcast]

"It’s not 1800-phone-a-friend". Therapy apps are fundamentally changing what it means to seek mental health support. In today's episode, we way up the benefits and risks of accessing therapy via apps like BetterHelp.

https://t.co/FIdWAZciLR

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

The workplace can have a significant impact on someone’s mental health and wellbeing. If they’re positive for us, they can be a protective factor in our mental health.

#AAPIconference @APsychologists

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Keen for day 3 #AAPIConference @APsychologists

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Such an impactful presentation from @TracyWesterman #AAPIConference

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Very interesting and great way to kick off the first day of the AAPI conference (following some great pre-conference workshops yesterday) @APsychologists

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

“While undergraduate courses took about 200 to 300 students, the required postgraduate courses only offered 40 places.” #psychology #mentalhealth #victoria #earlyintervention

[Australian Association of Psychologists @APsychologists]

A story on ABC online discusses the barriers facing psychology students entering the profession and AAPi’s advocacy to address this.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/K4kXztsKcm

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Really enjoyed listening to this pod this morning. Loved the discussion around how our bodies can be quiet but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are calm.
https://t.co/dm12jTNucS

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

“The simple objective to keep going seems to be the overriding ambition for many psychologists. Pacing is key. After the sprint of lockdowns, the next phase is all marathon.”
https://t.co/qiG7LRLL9E

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Interesting pod about research into the use of #medicare’s #betteraccess @AaronFrostPhD https://t.co/5fDb8U95Py

[Australian Association of Psychologists @APsychologists]

AAPi Director Dr Katrina Norris was featured in the Daily Telegraph today addressing concerns around the reduction in Better Access sessions from 1 January 2023: https://t.co/n9OQX6QBhQ

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Government: Let's aim to keep people out of hospital.
Also government: But let's cut funding for it.
#Medicare

https://t.co/15RX5JCg5p

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Questions about about therapy via Telehealth? This article might be useful. https://t.co/eIENiuviBk

[Australian Association of Psychologists @APsychologists]

AAPi was featured in @australian today, addressing the inadequate commitment to mental healthcare in the federal budget announced this week. Read the full article: https://t.co/QOr2wX7ZHn

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

Looking forward to another webinar with the incredible team at @BlueKnotOrg for #BlueKnotDay2022! #complextrauma #complexptsd

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

https://t.co/zbdo3K90O1

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

After 2+ years it finally caught up with me & my dog is okay with this turn of events

[VicEmergency @vicemergency]

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL
For Mallee, Northern Country and parts of Central, South West, North Central and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Heavy rainfall to impact western and central parts of Victoria from early Thursday.
Stay informed: https://t.co/T05ONtx8bB

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Now open!
Postgraduate scholarships available to social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists working in mental health services. Apply now:
https://t.co/a2KlnNTFdF

[Alexa (she/her) @alexafblaze]

We can't solve Australia's mental health emergency if we don't train enough psychologists. #mentalhealth #psychology https://t.co/oBfuYqs6OS