Bianca Denny
Dr Bianca Denny is a practicing clinical psychologist based in Melbourne.
Opinion
Mental health
The biggest problem with trigger warnings? They’re quite triggering
Though intentions may be good, trigger warnings have become more about the people making warnings than those assumed to need them.
- by Bianca Denny
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Opinion
Mental health
It’s a nice idea, but more therapy won’t fix our growing mental health crisis
As a psychologist, it is sad to see an increase in self-interest among some who perpetuate the idea that more sessions is the only antidote to our problems.
- by Bianca Denny
Opinion
Mental health
Yes, they make us feel better. But your pet is not your therapist
When did we get to the point that people come second to animals and a human needs to explain why they don’t wish to share space with your pet?
- by Bianca Denny
Opinion
Mental health
Love him or hate him, Scott Morrison’s mental health was none of our business
Neil Mitchell says a source told him in 2021 of Morrison’s battle with anxiety, creating an ethical dilemma for the veteran broadcaster. He is mistaken in thinking other people’s health should be public knowledge, even when it’s the PM.
- by Bianca Denny
Opinion
Gender equality
Men aren’t all bad – many are just confounded by the new rules
Men are struggling to find a new way of being in a society in which gender roles and expectations are rapidly changing. For many, I see resistance informed not by sexism or misogyny, but by feeling confused.
- by Bianca Denny
Opinion
Psychology
Is a person speaking ‘their truth’ different from the truth? It’s complicated
The latest therapy-speak term to be endorsed by celebrities, speaking “your truth” may be true for you, but chances are it’s not for other people.
- by Bianca Denny
Opinion
Mental health
Self-diagnosis is on the rise, but is TikTok really to blame?
Unverified information often presented by people with no qualifications is spreading like wildfire on social media. But it’s not all bad news.
- by Bianca Denny
Opinion
Daniel Johns
Silverchair, take it from a psychologist – rehashing your breakup won’t help anything
Ben Gillies wants to repair his relationship with Daniel Johns by laying it all on the table. This is the last thing I would recommend for some patients.
- by Bianca Denny
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bianca-denny-p53730