Parents should consider the reasons behind their choice to homeschool and seek advice to ensure the best outcomes for their child socially, emotionally and academically
Youth anxiety and depression are at record levels. Mental health hubs could be the answer
How mental health hubs could stem the tide of mental health issues experienced by young people
Machines can do most of a psychologist’s job. The industry must prepare for disruption
The idea psychology cannot be automated is now out of date.
Self-entitled prima donnas or do they have a point? Why Australian Open tennis players find hard lockdown so tough
How the Australian Open tennis players are reacting to life in hotel quarantine, what the public thinks of this, and what happens when we put people on a pedestal
Fear of going out? Here’s how Melburnians can manage anxiety when returning to ‘normal’
As Melbourne opens up from lockdown, some people might feel nervous about socialising or going out again — especially those who were anxious before the pandemic.
Why every teacher needs to know about childhood trauma
The Royal Commission into child sexual abuse recommended schools be “trauma-informed”. Being trauma-informed does not mean teachers and schools must be trained to treat trauma. Rather they must understand the impact it can have on children’s lives.
School closures had positive effects on some teenagers’ mental health, our new research suggests
Research from the UK suggests that during lockdown there might have been an overall reduction in anxiety, and an increase in wellbeing, in some young people
Want to see a therapist but don’t know where to start? Here’s how to get a mental health plan
Under Medicare, you can already access ten subsidised sessions per calendar year with a registered psychologist, social worker or occupational therapist.
Lonely in lockdown? You’re not alone. 1 in 2 Australians feel more lonely since coronavirus
Humans are innately social, and when we are deprived of something, the need becomes even stronger
The psychology of lockdown suggests sticking to rules gets harder the longer it continues
In times of uncertainty we look to others to guide our own behaviour as they set our social norms.
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- Negative words impact children’s negative opinions of others, study findsCNN Health
- I’ve made my child afraid of the dark. How do I fix it?ABC Everyday
- Is regretting your past decisions helpful or useless self-torture?ABC Everyday
- Four reasons you’re tired of Zoom calls — and what to do about itWashington Post
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