Some alcohol has been unfairly maligned: the depressant effect is the same whatever the drink. But there are fascinating psychological reasons you may think otherwise
Five steps to cope with poor Year 12 results
Worse than hoped Year 12 results can be a devastating experience. But there are ways to overcome your disappointment and go on to thrive
What trick-or-treating tells us about human nature
Halloween is a boon for behavioural scientists
Want to develop ‘grit’? Take up surfing
People with grit persist, and are more likely to succeed in challenging circumstances
How we think about our past experiences affects how we can help others
Beware rumination: it interferes with our ability to feel empathy for others
To the Bone: creating eating disorder awareness or doing harm?
Unhelpful stereotypes that disguise the true extent of eating disorders are present in the Netflix series
How the decision to delay school is causing anguish for parents
The incidence of parents delaying the start to school has doubled. Why are they making this choice?
Do we inherit masculine and feminine behaviours?
Is evolution making the inheritance of gendered traits obsolete? A new paper suggests so
The concept of schizophrenia is coming to an end – here’s why
Some mental health professionals believe that 'psychosis spectrum disorder' is a better description of a problem that has for too long been written off as untreatable
Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?
There are a number of ways to reduce levels of tension and make way for a smoother postnatal experience
From Around the Web
- Let’s tell kids what they can do online, instead of what they can’t doWashington Post
- The tech industry’s war on kidsMedium
- Study finds how sex gives life meaningBig Think
- ‘Couldn’t sleep, couldn’t train’: Boyd opens up on mental health issuesThe Age
- Depression link to coping mechanismsThe Australian
- Can you break a habit in 30 days?Sydney Morning Herald
- Perth mums endanger children by drinking alcohol while pregnantThe West Australian
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