Depression can be treated and even prevented by focusing on psychological therapy and learnt life skills. A leading expert explains.
How we think about our past experiences affects how we can help others
Beware rumination: it interferes with our ability to feel empathy for others
The concept of schizophrenia is coming to an end – here’s why
Some mental health professionals believe that 'psychosis spectrum disorder' is a better description of a problem that has for too long been written off as untreatable
What is traumatic brain injury?
There are significant challenges in navigating the emotional and behavioural difficulties associated with head injuries
Improving sleep in children with ADHD has some lessons for all parents
No shortcut: the importance of good habits and routine for ensuring kids sleep well
Therapy for eating disorders works. Why can’t people access it?
This life-threatening mental illness costs $69 billion a year and effects one in 10 Australians
Brain stimulation may not be all it’s cracked up to be
Interest in electrical brain stimulation as a treatment has skyrocketed, but the evidence in support of it is mixed
Are we doing our best on bullying?
Incidences of bullying are occurring in preschools. With bullying linked to a range of poor outcomes in adulthood, psychologists are urging schools to adopt best practice to protect students.
Getting to grips with germaphobia
Donald Trump has famously professed an aversion to germs. But when does distaste become a disorder?
Problems at school:What is the role of ADHD and other factors
Australian psychologists are untangling the many factors that cause academic problems for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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