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Sadness has a positive purpose in that it helps us to adapt

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

The changes puberty brings can disrupt academic motivation

How puberty affects school performance

Attentive teachers and parents can help developing teenagers navigate academic disruption

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.

Bullying

Bullying occurs when an individual or group repeatedly behaves towards a specific individual with the intention of causing harm or distress. This can include physical, verbal, social or online attacks. Psychological research has shown that being bullied, being a bully or witnessing bullying are all associated with negative effects on mental health.

Flow, or the experience of being totally engaged in an activity, boosts our wellbeing

Focus on the zone

Moments of pure absorption in your work provide powerful insights that help to boost your wellbeing and performance

Modern offices have psychological drawbacks

Work gets hard when hot-desking startsvideo

Open-plan offices and hot-desking are taking a toll on workplace relationships. Modern offices are making workers less friendly rather than more, as they struggle with noise, distractions and a lack of belonging.

Children with ADHD experience hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating

What helps children with ADHD?video

Hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating are the hallmarks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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.