Awareness of FASD is on the rise, but many parents and health professionals are yet to recognise the symptoms of the disorder, or the scale of the problem. Children from all backgrounds are affected, making this a hidden epidemic behind many behavioural and learning issues. Read the transcript
Can differences in brain chemistry explain the sensation seeking behaviour seen in theme parks?
Drinking too much alcohol in pregnancy may have a drastic impact on babies' brain development. But too often Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is overlooked as a cause of children's behavioural and learning issues
What happens when people face extraordinary danger and uncertainty? How can they survive mentally? A psychologist explains
It's not just what you consume, but how you consume that determines the joy you experience and whether it lasts
The effects of unwanted sexual advances on victims – or those who work with them – are serious
Health warnings on packaged foods can help us make healthier choices – but it’s negative messaging that really drives the point home
What comes first: the power or the narcissism? Research psychological research suggests that holding a position of privilege may fuel toxic tendencies
Depression can be defeated. Dr Michael Yapko draws on 40 years of experience and the latest research to reveal the factors that fuel the mood disorder and the simple psychological skills that help people recover
Complex needs and a lack of training contribute to the failure to detect and treat mental health issues among the aged in care
