Award-winning social worker, national advisor, and PhD researcher Michael Elwan reflects on multicultural mental health leadership and recognition in Australia.

Award-winning social worker, national advisor, and PhD researcher Michael Elwan explains social anxiety therapy; how it works, what to expect, and how it helps people feel safe and confident again

Award-winning social worker and national advisor Michael Elwan shares his ALIVE National Centre story on young carer mental health in Australia and the lessons of early caregiving.

Award-winning social worker and national advisor Michael Elwan reflects on receiving the WA Mental Health Award 2025 for Lived Experience Impact & Inspiration, supported by the WA Mental Health Commission.

Childhood experiences shape our perceptions, behaviors, and emotional responses. When those experiences involve trauma, they can leave lasting imprints that influence our adult lives. However, healing from childhood trauma is possible - and across Australia, more people are reclaiming their inner strength through compassionate, evidence-based support. Traumatic events in childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or loss, can lead to challenges like anxiety, trust issues, and emotion

Award-winning social worker and therapist Michael Elwan explains attachment styles in adult relationships and how therapy at LEXs can build secure connections.

Anger is a universal emotion, often misunderstood and hastily judged. While it can manifest explosively, leading to regrettable actions, it's essential to recognise that anger often serves as a protective mechanism, masking deeper, more vulnerable feelings. Through anger management therapy in Australia , people can explore the underlying emotions beneath their anger, gaining insight and building healthier, more authentic relationships. The Anger Iceberg: What's Beneath the Su

Addiction is often perceived merely as a series of poor choices or a lack of willpower. However, in my experience as a therapist, I’ve come to understand that addiction frequently serves as a coping mechanism for deeper, unresolved emotional pain. Through addiction therapy in Australia , people can explore these underlying emotions and pave the way for genuine healing and recovery. The Emotional Roots of Addiction Many individuals turn to substances or compulsive behaviours n