From racially motivated comments by some of our most well-known media personalities, to toxic debates about asylum seeker policy and extreme right-wing politicians’ surging popularity in western nations, our communities seem more fractured than ever. So what can be done to create a more cohesive and harmonious society?
Most people don’t join violent extremist groups for ideological reasons. Instead, they join for social reasons – with someone they know, to connect with other people or to find a sense of purpose.
Incidences of bullying are occurring in preschools. With bullying linked to a range of poor outcomes in adulthood, psychologists are urging schools to adopt best practice to protect students.
By Elizabeth Newnham, Curtin Research Fellow in Psychology, Curtin University, Rex Pui-kin Lam, Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Satchit Balsari, FXB Research Fellow, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University
The risks of disasters is rising along with climate change. But there are many personal barriers to a timely and effective evacuation from danger
