Wellbeing Archives | Psychlopaedia

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.

Why you should spread the Santa story

How children and their families benefit psychologically from seasonal traditions

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

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

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

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

Distracted parenting is being blamed on phones, but does the evidence support the criticism?

Is digital distraction just another modern day parenting beat-up?

The evidence is still emerging about the psychological cost of mothers and fathers being distracted by phones and tablets

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