New research surveying more than 10,000 Australians has found people feel better about the nation than in years prior, but strong divides remain.
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Waiting is a form of self-control – an ability shown to have broad importance for learning, decision-making and wellbeing.
For young adults, unmet housing aspirations can affect identity, mental health and wellbeing, and their ability to plan for the future.
This is a worthwhile exercise, and over time will provide a scorecard on government performance on key measures.
When you cuddle a cat, the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin is rising in both your brains.
The rapid rise in despair before the age of 45, and especially before the mid-20s, has fundamentally changed the lifecycle profile of despair.
New research looks at a unique model in South Australia where an aged-care facility is co-located with a childcare centre. Here’s what the researchers found.
Researchers interviewed 30 young adults in Philadelphia about how South Korean media and culture supports their emotional health.
Losing weight is hard – and it’s not just about willpower. Biology, environment and inequality all play a role.
When a family member or friend cuts off all communication, it can feel like grief. Here’s how to cope with this surprisingly common type of ghosting.
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.
How to boost your mood and help your memory stay sharp.
Can well-being practices can truly thrive under capitalism, where profit and efficiency often take precedence over well-being?
A foundational idea in self-determination theory is that we have three basic psychological needs: for autonomy, competence and relatedness.
Nearly one in four people globally say they feel alone. Why radical listening could be the antidote to a lonely, distracted world.
It was a passion project for the treasurer, meant to help account for fairness and wellbeing while developing policy. Why has the government stopped talking about it?
You don’t need silence, incense, or hours of free time to benefit from mantra meditation. A few repeated words can shift your mind, and find a moment of presence.
While young people who spent the first year of their lives in public housing started with higher levels of behaviour difficulties, by 12 they had closed the gap.
Passive aggression is appealing to narcissists because it is hard to prove.
Parents of autistic children have much higher levels of stress than parents of children with other disabilities. And it’s not just about the autism itself.
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