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The Santa story has social benefits

Why you should spread the Santa story

How children and their families benefit psychologically from seasonal traditions

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Published in: Family & relationships, Society
Tags: Children, Family, Gratitude, Memory, Mental health, Wellbeing

Medical appointments may be a rare moment of connection for  lonely people

Why lonely people visit the doctor more often

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

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: Behaviour change, Health, loneliness, Mental health, social connection, Wellbeing

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

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: Emotion, Mental health, Psychology, Wellbeing

Loneliness is often mistaken for a symptom of depression but it is a mental health issue in its own rigth

The deadly truth about loneliness

The quality of relationships is more important than the quantity when it comes to loneliness, and health researchers are paying increasingly close attention to the mental health implications

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: in the nrws, loneliness, Mental health, 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

Child psychologists will have strategies for putting nervous children at ease

How to choose a psychologist for your child

Taking the first step can be daunting. But these simple questions can help you find the right psychologist for your young ones

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Published in: Family & relationships, Learning & development
Tags: Adolescence, Child Development, Children, Educational psychology, Family, Mental health, Mental illness, Wellbeing

Psychological research suggests power itself can prompt narcissism

It’s official: power creates a narcissist

What comes first: the power or the narcissism? Research psychological research suggests that holding a position of privilege may fuel toxic tendencies

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Published in: Society, Work & performance
Tags: Management, Mental health, Personality disorders, Social psychology, Work

Simple strategies can pay off when it comes to handling stress

How to handle everyday stressvideo

Simple psychological rules that help keep things under control

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Published in: Health, Work & performance
Tags: Behaviour change, Mental health, Stress, Tips, Wellbeing

10 ways to help your mental health

We all like to help others. But, when it comes to mental health, what steps can we take to support ourselves? Psychological research has revealed a range of approaches that can help you stay mentally healthy and make the most out of your life.

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Published in: Health
Tags: Health psychology, Mental health, Wellbeing

The University of Sydney has studied the treatment of aggression, non-compliance, rule-breaking and excessive tantrums

Evidence-based parenting: how to deal with aggression, tantrums and defiance

Super challenging children can bring out the worst in parents. How to break the cycle of angry outbursts

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Published in: Family & relationships, Health
Tags: Behaviour, Behaviour change, Children, Mental health, Parenting

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