by Dr. Alex Joannou | Feb 12, 2026 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety, Health and Wellbeing, Medical Science
You might think antidepressants are a short-term bridge. A few months to get someone through the worst of it… then a careful review… then a plan. But that isn’t what’s happening for many Australians. In late 2025, a study from the University of South Australia (UniSA)...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Sep 16, 2025 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety, Health and Wellbeing
You’d think that feeling better would feel better. But for many people recovering from long-term depression, healing comes with its own kind of disorientation. The symptoms may ease, the heaviness isn’t as constant, the numbness starts to fade, and in their place is a...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Apr 9, 2025 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety, Health and Wellbeing
Trauma leaves a lasting imprint—not just in the mind but deep within the body. For many patients struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, the effects of trauma go beyond emotional distress. Their nervous system is caught in a loop of hypervigilance,...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Dec 10, 2024 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety
The holiday season is just around the corner. While many look forward to the festivities and joy it brings, for those grieving a loss, it can stir up a mix of emotions. Even people who normally embrace the holiday cheer can find this time of year particularly...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Nov 12, 2024 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety
Have you ever worked with clients navigating the high-stakes corporate world, where stress and mental health challenges seem to come with the job description? For many professionals, juggling deadlines, performance pressures, and a relentless pace is part of daily...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Oct 9, 2024 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety
We can all agree that sleep is one of the most essential parts of our day. Even though it comes at the end of the day, a good night’s rest is what fuels us to perform our best the next day.Unfortunately, not everyone enjoys restful sleep, especially for people dealing...
