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Why are we calling it ‘social distancing’? Right now, we need social connections more than ever

How to stay socially connected, whilst remaining physically distant.

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Published in: Society
Tags: frendship, Happiness, Health, loneliness, Psychology, Resilience, Safety, social connection, Social issues, Social Life, Social psychology, Wellbeing

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

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Published in: Family & relationships, Health
Tags: Anxiety, Behaviour, CBT, Counselling psychology, Emotion, Family, Mental health, Mental illness, Resilience, Therapy

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.

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Published in: Work & performance
Tags: Emotion, Resilience, Wellbeing

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

Step parents can expect a challenging first year for their new family

How to succeed as a step familyvideo

The pitfalls are many and the risk of another divorce is high. But step parents who can navigate the high-stress first year are on their way to a stable new family.

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Family, Love, Parenting, Relationships, Resilience, Wellbeing

What leaders do can help protect the health of their staff.

Targeting certain behaviours can improve health in high-risk occupations

In high-risk occupations, leaders can protect the health of their staff by promoting certain behaviours like getting enough sleep, dealing with grief or talking up about stress.

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Published in: Work & performance
Tags: Anger, Anxiety, Behaviour change, Health, Leadership, Management, Motivation, PTSD, Resilience, Trauma, Wellbeing, Work

Children can learn coping skills that will build resilience.

Teaching children how to cope with life’s challenges

Helping children to deal with worries and stress will help them grow into resilient adults.

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Behaviour, Behaviour change, Children, Educational psychology, Family, Happiness, Health, Mental health, Parenting, Relationships, Resilience, Stress, Wellbeing

Witnessing trauma at work takes an emotional toll.

Witnessing trauma at work takes an emotional toll

Many professions - paramedics, police, firefighters - involve helping people in traumatic circumstances but witnessing trauma has its own effects that can haunt people for life.

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Published in: Health, Work & performance
Tags: Crime, Disasters, Grief, Health, Mental health, Pain, PTSD, Resilience, Trauma, Wellbeing, Work

Death of sibling can have a lifelong effect.

Silent grief – the overlooked impact of losing a sibling

The death of a brother or sister during the teenage years can affect how young people develop independence, romantic relationships and even career paths.

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Depression, Family, Grief, Relationships, Resilience, Trauma

Mental illness can have inter-generational effects.

Family matters: mental illness doesn’t have to pass from parent to child

Children with a parent with a mental illness are significantly more likely to develop their own mental health issues, yet little is done to intervene or prevent this.

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Published in: Health
Tags: Children, Mental health, Mental illness, Parenting, Relationships, Resilience

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