Adam Szmerling

Your phone sounds. Instead of scrolling social media, you open ChatGPT and type: “I’m feeling anxious about work today.” Within seconds, you get breathing exercises and coping strategies. Very convenient, right? No wonder more people, especially younger ones, are chatting with AI tools like ChatGPT. They seek quick emotional relief or coping strategies. Around one-third … Read more

From snakes and spiders to needles and ghosts, fear takes many forms. But what do Australians fear most in 2025? At Bayside Psychotherapy, our expert team, led by Adam Szmerling with years of experience, has analysed Google search trends alongside our own de-identified clinical insights to reveal the nation’s top phobias. As an intent based … Read more

Ever find yourself scrolling mindlessly on your phone, only to realise the hours have slipped away? You’re not alone. For many of us, our phones have become a digital black hole, sucking away hours of our lives without us even noticing. In fact, the average Australian spends just over six hours each day online, with … Read more

Employee mental health is pivotal to overall workplace wellbeing, impacting individual performance, job satisfaction, and organisational productivity. The global pandemic certainly drew attention to employee mental health and shone a spotlight on just how important a healthy and supportive work environment is for fostering the best in employees. Employee mental health covers various factors, including … Read more