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Long-term data shows children are more likely to develop mental health issues when their parents experience financial stress and housing instability.
Contact lenses that treat depression? The idea is tantalising, but the science is still in its earliest stages.
Two studies in the field of perinatal care show how, in the areas of breastfeeding and obstetrics, science prioritizes risk and the baby at the expense of mothers’ well-being.
Sneaking out of a party without saying goodbye might look rude, but for some people, it’s the difference between connection and burnout.
The MV Hondius outbreak shows why quarantine is not only a medical measure, but a profound test of trust, routine and resilience.
Taking regular breaks from technology seems like a good idea. A digital wellbeing expert explains if that’s backed by science.
Australians’ sense of job insecurity is now as bad as it was in COVID, when unemployment hit 6.4%. Yet there are steps that can help turn fear into action.
While 432Hz might sound soothing to some ears, it’s not a shortcut to cosmic alignment.
Finding the right psychologist isn’t just about who’s available. Here’s what to ask, what to look for, and how to make sure the approach fits your needs.
Hiking to a breathtaking view or losing yourself in the roar of a crowd. A neuroscientist explains why awe can feel transformative – and improve your mental health.
New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.
After a violent attack shakes a community, children absorb the fear. Here’s how to talk to them honestly, calmly and in ways that help them feel safe.
Adolescents’ digital risks are shaped by inequality.
When we argue with people we love, our brains briefly get ‘flooded’. A clinical psychologist explains what’s happening, and how to stop it.
Courage is widely considered a fundamental human virtue. A professor of psychology and a university president break down the components of courageous action.
Only 29% of bipolar disorder patients are prescribed lithium, even though it produces the best clinical results.
An original new study on pet ownership assesses how attached people are to their cats and dogs in order to understand the emotional connection and the associated health benefits at all ages.
Technology is intensifying isolation, and recognizing our shared human struggles — or common humanity — is a practical, evidence-based way to reconnect.
In parts of Western Australia and Southern Australia, mouse numbers are reaching plague proportions.
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney; University of Canberra
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Co-Director, Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Professorial Fellow in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Honorary Fellow, Department of Health Sciences, University of York
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Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Professor and Chair: Mental Health Nursing, Adelaide University
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Clinical Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
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Professor of General Practice, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor, Paramedicine and Head of Department, Rural Allied Health, La Trobe University
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Professor and Personal Chair, Swansea University