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Psychologists say changing  perceptions of the world around you is critical to combating  loneliness

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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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: In the news, loneliness, Wellbeing

A lack of awareness about FASD symptoms is robbing those affected of effective treatment

Australia’s hidden epidemic of alcohol harm

Drinking alcohol in pregnancy may have a drastic impact on babies' brain development. But too often Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is overlooked as a cause of children's behavioural and learning issues

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: Adolescence, Alcohol, Behaviour, Brain, Child Development, Children, Disability, In the news, Learning difficulties, Mental illness, Parenting, Public health, Substance abuse, Wellbeing

When disaster strikes, mental health is as important as physical condition for survival

Thai cave boys: the psychology of surviving underground

What happens when people face extraordinary danger and uncertainty? How can they survive mentally? A psychologist explains

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: Disasters, In the news, Mental health, Trauma

Parents and school working in partnership can help make for a happy transition to school

How to help your child start school

Parents are key to helping little ones navigate the social, emotional, cognitive and practical changes that come with starting prep

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Published in: Family & relationships, Learning & development
Tags: Children, Education, Educational psychology, Family, In the news

A police shooting changed the course of Darryl Elliott Green's life

How psychology helped me recover from a shooting

Shot on the job, police officer Daryl Elliott Green faced a fight for his life. Police psychologists were at the centre of his recovery

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Published in: Health
Tags: In the news, Recovery, Trauma

Sports fans can suffer  mental health consequences when their hopes are dashed

Don’t let your team get you down

For fans, sports can deliver your highest highs – and your lowest lows. Here is how to stay upbeat through the ups and downs of your sporting life

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Published in: Health
Tags: In the news, Resilience, Sport, Sport and exercise psychology, Wellbeing

Psychological evidence back marriage equality

Evidence is clear on the benefits of legalising same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage leads to a host of social and even public health benefits - and the benefits accrue to all of society

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: In the news, LGBTIQ, Love, Relationships, Social issues

Why exiting prison is so hard

Incarceration has a psychological toll that continues long after a prisoner is freed

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Published in: Society
Tags: Crime, Forensic psychology, In the news, Mental illness, Trauma

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