Unmet social needs are no small matter - as a growing body of mental health research is showing
Are you suffering separation anxiety?
Partners, parents, even a pet: one in 20 Australians struggle to cope with being apart from their loved ones
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
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
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…
The psychological benefits – and trappings – of nostalgia
Reflecting on times past can help people cope with the present
When love turns to hatefully ever after
The puzzling ability of people to switch from intense love to deep hatred has prompted fascinating research
Why bad moods are good for you: the surprising benefits of sadness
The range of human emotions includes many more negative than positive feelings for good reason
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