Chris G. Sibley

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Is our mental health determined by where we live – or is it the other way round? New research sheds more light

Matthew Hobbs, Sheffield Hallam University; Chris G. Sibley, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Elena Moltchanova, University of Canterbury, and Taciano L. Milfont, University of Waikato

Mental health is not just connected to what’s inside our head. The environment around us can play a part – either supporting wellbeing or driving a decline.
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How feelings of disconnection and lack of control fuel conspiracy beliefs – new research

Elianne Albath, University of Basel; Chris G. Sibley, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Danny Osborne, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; John Kerr, University of Otago, and Mathew Marques, La Trobe University

Unmet psychological needs can drive people toward conspiracy belief, but this can start a self-reinforcing cycle which further erodes the need and creates more mistrust and disconnection.
Establishing relationships with people who are different from ourselves is one of the best approaches to reducing prejudice. (AAP/Jono Searle

Everyday racism fuels prejudice and hate. But we can challenge it

Kumar Yogeeswaran, University of Canterbury; Chris G. Sibley, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Danny Osborne, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Marc Wilson, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, and Mike Grimshaw, University of Canterbury

New Zealand’s response to the Christchurch terror attacks reinforced an image of an inclusive society, but we still have work to do.
Social connectedness supports our physical and mental health. Photo by Matheus Ferrero on Unsplash

Are you part of a social group? Making sure you are will improve your health

Alexander Saeri, UNSW ; Chris G. Sibley, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Fiona Kate Barlow, The University of Queensland; Sam Stronge, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, and Tegan Cruwys, The University of Queensland

Social connectedness is at least as good for your health as quitting smoking or exercise. So what is it and how can you get some of it?

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