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Loneliness can be transmitted but we don't know how or why

Loneliness is a health issue, and needs targeted solutions

Unmet social needs are no small matter - as a growing body of mental health research is showing

Separation anxiety can become so acute that it prompts panic in adults sufferers

Are you suffering separation anxiety?

Partners, parents, even a pet: one in 20 Australians struggle to cope with being apart from their loved ones

Post Christmas lunch sleepiness can not be pinned on your choice of poultry

No, turkey doesn’t make you sleepy – but it may bring more trust to your table

What are the effects of tryptophan? Psychologists are investigating

psychologists are looking at the feeling of home

Why there’s no place like home for the holidays

Can you love a place like you love people?

How to brace for a tough time ahead

Difficult days, challenging conversations and awkward situations can be neutralised with these simple psychological tips, according to Dr Lyn O’Grady MAPS.

Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?

There are a number of ways to reduce levels of tension and make way for a smoother postnatal experience

Several psychological approaches may help address trolling

How empathy can make or break a troll

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recently announced he had quit Twitter because he was sick of internet trolls. While this high-profile example shows the effects of antisocial online behaviour, it hides an alarming statistic. In one online poll over a quarter of Americans admitted to having engaged in trolling at some point. Now new research into the…