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February 24, 2026

Planning a face lift? Why asking about your mental health doesn’t always hit the mark

Toni Pikoos, Swinburne University of Technology; Federation University Australia and Ben Buchanan, Monash University

For nearly three years, we’ve assessed Australians’ mental health before they have cosmetic surgery. So what difference has it made?

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December 17, 2025

If you witnessed the Bondi Hanukkah attack, here’s what you might be going through

Chelsea Arnold, Monash University; Kathleen de Boer, Swinburne University of Technology, and Toni Pikoos, Swinburne University of Technology

Witnessing people being seriously injured or dying can be traumatic, even if you didn’t know them.

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July 6, 2021

Thinking of getting a minor cosmetic procedure like botox or fillers? Here’s what to consider first

Simone Buzwell, Swinburne University of Technology; Gemma Sharp, Monash University; Susan Rossell, Swinburne University of Technology, and Toni Pikoos, Swinburne University of Technology

One in three Australians we surveyed had a new concern about their appearance since the pandemic began. But while minor cosmetic procedures might give some people a boost, for others it’s a bad idea.

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Planning a face lift? Why asking about your mental health doesn’t always hit the mark

If you witnessed the Bondi Hanukkah attack, here’s what you might be going through

Thinking of getting a minor cosmetic procedure like botox or fillers? Here’s what to consider first

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