Do people need psychological protection from material that might evoke strong emotions?
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.
Focus on the zone
Moments of pure absorption in your work provide powerful insights that help to boost your wellbeing and performance
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.
What helps children with ADHD?video
Hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating are the hallmarks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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.
The art of mindful parenting
Bringing mindfulness to the challenges of children can help parents to better enjoy the precious early years
Mental health benefits when teens ‘belong’ at schoolvideo
Dr Kelly Allen MAPS says research shows that a sense of belonging is important to ensure young people thrive at school
Flow
A state of being totally absorbed in an activity, in which we feel both adequately challenged and equipped with the skills to meet the challenge. The concept forms part of ‘positive psychology’. Flow, also referred to as being in the zone, was developed by the psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi. He has linked achieving flow to increased…
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