The health system needs to address the burden of over-use of GP services. Psychologists may have the answer: treat loneliness

The health system needs to address the burden of over-use of GP services. Psychologists may have the answer: treat loneliness
Simple psychological rules that help keep things under control
Super challenging children can bring out the worst in parents. How to break the cycle of angry outbursts
Strict targets are hailed as key to top performance. But researchers have found they hold many people back
People with grit persist, and are more likely to succeed in challenging circumstances
Anti-social behaviour online - trolling, cyberbullying - is a growing concerning phenomenon but research shows ignoring these mostly faceless angry attention-seekers could be the best response.
Violent lone wolf extremists are looking for acknowledgment and attention as they feel overlooked, aggrieved and insignificant.
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.
A behaviour management approach which focuses on understanding what individuals are trying to achieve by their behaviour. Problem behaviour persists because it serves a purpose and is an attempt to meet a person’s needs, however imperfectly. Psychologists work to understand the individual’s motivations and reinforce more constructive methods. This approach has proven useful in addressing…
A psychological approach that assists in behaviour change by focusing on a person’s motivations for problem behaviour, examining the consequences of it and addressing their ambivalence about making positive change. The approach arose from work in the area of substance abuse and is now thought to be effective in addressing bullying and the management of…