The idea psychology cannot be automated is now out of date.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
Why are we calling it ‘social distancing’? Right now, we need social connections more than ever
How to stay socially connected, whilst remaining physically distant.
Why you should spread the Santa story
How children and their families benefit psychologically from seasonal traditions
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
Can reality TV defeat mental health stigma?video
Tim Carey FAPS thinks so. He took part in a novel documentary series that put his diagnosis skills to the test.
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
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