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There is a rise in heterosexual prospective parents having a child outside a romantic relationship.
Twitching can help promote feelings of positivity, improve mood and foster an affinity with nature
Unaffordability is only one type of housing vulnerability that has taken its toll on British Columbians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Comparing ourselves to people who are worse off than we are on social media should make us feel better. The opposite is true.
Stuttering has gained attention since the election of U.S. President Joe Biden, who has had a stutter since childhood. Research is changing how stuttering is understood, as well as approaches to treatment.
Our study of 14,000 Australians shows the effect of 18 major life events on happiness and life satisfaction.
Minority sexual identities are on average less satisfied with their lives — but being accepted is crucial to this.
Research tells us goal setting is important, but not all goals are created equal. Here are five things to consider when setting goals for your final year in school.
As people say thanks to those who are turning up for work without being paid, an expert explains what true gratitude really means.
As their kids get older, should parents should be more – not less – vigilant?
Students, manage your stress with these top tips.
We all know some foods are good for our physical health, but what about our mental health?
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Senior Lecturer, Evidence Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University
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Assistant Professor, Psychology, Bond University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Emeritus Professor, Department of Psychology, Lakehead University
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Master's Student, Urban Studies Program, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor, School of Economics and Marketing, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior research scientist, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Urban Studies and Public Policy, Simon Fraser University
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PhD Researcher in Sexual Orientation and Well-being, Swansea University
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Professor of Psychology & Mental Health, Edith Cowan University
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Candidate au doctorat en psychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Liberal Arts Endowed Professor of Communication, Penn State
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Professor of Psychological Medicine, BMRI & Disciplne of Psychiatry, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences