Step back and ask yourself some questions, writes Kyle MacDonald.

What can I do to get my teenager motivated?

Learning how to engage with the world again is a process

Only about 20% of New Year's resolutions make it past Jan. Here's how to make them work.

The main problem is that teenager's brains work differently with regards to sleep.

What are the signs that a relationship has become co-dependent?

There's a difference between rest and rejuvenation. It's important to do a bit of both.

Grief can come and go, it's vital to stay connected with those who are still around.

The important thing is to make sense of how you are feeling and learn from it

As the end of the year approaches, so does the inevitable politics of family Christmas

There is no law that says you have to be with someone to find happiness.

The most straightforward use of a handful of sessions is to see if therapy may benefit you

It can be hard to take compliments if they believe negative or hateful ideas to be true.

ADVICE: 'I don't feel sad or depressed - just tired.'

Reconciliation can be difficult as time goes on - the trick is to swallow your pride.

The cause of depression isn't 'one-size-fits-all', it varies widely from person to person.

There's a lot going on in the world so it's easy to feel overwhelmed by online chatter.

Keeping a controlling workmate at arm's length is easier said than done.

Staging an intervention may not be the best course of action to tackle addiction.

Anxiety about spending too much money and running short is a common problem.

The inability to concentrate at work can be the result of a number of factors.

Breaking up is hard to do, but you can re-programme your attachment system.

Yes, if they have a compelling reason.

Perhaps the medication doesn't fix a broken brain but instead helps to reprogram it.

A look into the benefits - or otherwise - of therapeutic psychedelic therapy

Anger becomes toxic when it festers - but it can be good for you too.

Self harm is scary, but doesn't necessarily mean someone is at increased risk of suicide

Someone's negative view of themself can "protect" them from accepting compliments.

When we start to feel overwhelmed we need to bring in the boundary of concern.

A conversation is needed about the support you need.

Successful long-term relationships are a never-ending balancing act.

Connection to family life rather than the internet is good for everyone

Whatever we say, a child must always understand they are not in any way responsible.

I want to get back to just drinking at the weekend, any tips?

We can all take responsibility for our choices, accept the past consequences and move on.

Trivialisation of the case is harmful in view of our grim intimate partner violence stats.

The number one intervention with SAD is to increase your exposure to sunlight.

Kyle MacDonald looks at how we can work out what happiness means for us in 2022.

You won't change your mate's mind but, given time, it will be okay to disagree.

A lot of anger - and we're not talking about violence - may be a sign of depression.

Anger is understandable, even justified, but concentrate on what you can control.

Being flexible and adjusting is the way to live the 'new normal'.

Being connected to people in real life is more important than online connections

We can't control the events of the world but we can choose how to respond.

Medication can be hard to stop but use it to support making healthy changes in your life.

Talk it through, trust the science, your school, and the protection of the vaccine.

With more space to yourself, you may find yourself feeling more emotions.

Make goals, not resolutions.

Make the best of the situation you find yourself in and keep adapting.

You can retrain yourself to stop - or reduce - overindulgence in alcohol.

Long-standing depression takes time - and willingness to attend therapy - to recover from.

It's understandable to feel anxious about returning to work - Covid is in the community.

Ask questions of your school and teachers and ask your kids what they want to do.

Here's how to move on after a long-term relationship ends.

Trust is fundamental in relationships.

Sure, dive back under the covers - for the day - but stay connected with reality.

Turn languishing into flourishing by having day-to-day meaning during long lockdown.

Provide thoughtful information - and perhaps keep them away from the daily 1pm briefings.

Level changes lead to anxiety spikes and it can take time to readjust to the freedoms.

Stress over not being able to see his mother is making him frustrated and volatile.

Lockdown is a worrying time - and so is changing levels back to normal life

On boredom and guiding children through lockdown.

Clarify what you enjoy and keep the positive changes as we move down alert levels.

How to survive the nightmares of lockdown and mask-wearing

Regulate your fear response through breathing, distraction, connection and external focus.

Focus on preparation, what to do when getting your vaccination and how to use rewards.

If you are struggling with drinking, reach out for help.

You have every right to feel how you feel about the person who abused you.

Your teen's thoughts are private and should be treated as such — despite the temptation.

ADVICE: It's a bit of harmless fun generally - but may escalate into something more.

Tough love is not only ineffective, it's cruel.

Try and accept our parents are just flawed imperfect human beings like the rest of us.

Advice: Long-term relationships are hard and we have to keep actively working at them.

My wife and mother can't stand each other and I'm fighting with both of them.

COMMENT: Practice is key and be gentle if you find it hard to stick to this goal.

OPINION: Mental Health Commission's recent review reveals some news - and it's not good.