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.
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.
Why lonely people visit the doctor more often
The health system needs to address the burden of over-use of GP services. Psychologists may have the answer: treat loneliness
The downsides of a mental health diagnosisvideo
Professor Tim Carey FAPS of the TV show How 'Mad' Are You? on why not all psychologists push to make a diagnosis of mental illness
What is the biopsychosocial model of psychology?video
Professor Tim Carey FAPS explains
How to shop for a psychologistvideo
Tim Carey FAPS of How 'Mad' Are you? on the questions you should ask when you are ready to seek psychological help.
Loneliness is contagious – and here’s how to beat it
Shifting your perceptions and practicing social skills can help people overcome their feelings of social isolation
From Around the Web
- Psychologists struggle to meet demand amid coronavirus pandemic as waitlists blow outABC
- ‘It’s OK not to be OK’: Experts say it is time to ditch ‘toxic positivity’The Sydney Morning Herald
- Fears for people on mental health plans as lockdown drags on, and onThe Sydney Morning Herald
- 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
