Mental - First Published 2019. Updated Edition published 2021. Psychiatrist Dr Steve Ellen and comedian Catherine Deveny combine forces to demystify the world of mental health. Providing an insider perspective, they share their personal experiences of mental illness and unpack the current knowledge about conditions and treatments. What do we know? What don’t we know? How do we get help?...

I wrote this short novel as a 12th birthday present for my partner's daughter, Severine, in July 2024. It's an adventure set in Bali, about a young girl who leads her family and villagers to fight off monkey men invaders. Feel free to download and share with any young people. Note - written with the help of the AI program Sudowrite...

Hi, thanks for visiting my website. Sorry about the lack of posts. I'm taking a break while I learn to write fiction. It might take quite a while, perhaps forever. Hopefully, I'll finish before I become like my friend in the picture. Watch this space ;-) Cheers, Steve.

Mental is a book I co-wrote with Catherine Deveny. The first edition was published in 2019. An updated edition was published in 2021, and the book was also published in the UK with changes specific to the NHS and in China with changes specific to the Chinese health system. The details are in the 'Books' section of the website. Here...

Life on the Couch was a monthly column I wrote for The Conversation with the catch-phrase - shining a psychological light on people, culture and society. The Conversation is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists, and is the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis. The articles can be found here, or on this website. My bio on The...

As Health Carer Workers (HCWs) we are anxious about spreading the infection to our families and the people we live with. On top of that, our friends & families are worried about us because we face an increased risk. It is an important time to have conversations that explore the risks and share decision making. Here are some tips to...

The majority of this article was written by the Centre for Disease Control & Prevention in the USA (CDC). Links and phone numbers have been adapted for Australia, and some information has been changed to adapt to Australian circumstances. Stress and Coping The outbreak of COronaVIrus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) will be stressful for most people. Fear and anxiety about the...

This is a quick guide to the essential health info you need for preventing, preparing for, and having COVID-19. There are many resources online, especially at the Australian Health Department Coronavirus info page. Below is a quick & basic summary. Prepare yourself Stay fit – eat, sleep, exercise Give up or cut back on smoking now (get nicotine replacement from...

Published 10 June, 2018 - https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/bourdain-spade-questions-remain-but-this-much-is-certain-20180610-p4zkld.html#comments In the last week we’ve witnessed the deaths by suicide of two high-profile figures – Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Both seemed to have the world at their feet – loved, supported, sought-after, wealthy and admired. Both deaths came as a complete shock to those who knew them best. How can two famous people,...

An article from the Nine Coach site where I comment on the issue of regular mental health check ups and whether we should all get them (spoiler alert - No!). http://coach.nine.com.au/2016/11/11/14/57/jesinta-campbell-mental-health-check-up-frequency