Finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis for many is a positive, life-changing experience. It can make sense of a lifetime of unexplained difficulties, often attributed incorrectly to being “lazy” or “incompetent”.
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She’s known for her cheery, upbeat demeanour. But Emma Thompson reminds us no one is immune to mental illness.
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R U OK? People are being urged to start a conversation about mental health that could save someone’s life.
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It’s not uncommon these days to hear someone – such as an ex romantic partner or a politician – described as a “narcissist”.
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When you’re feeling sick, you know it’s probably best to take the day off from work in order to recover and feel better. But while we may know how important it is to take care of our mental health, many of us may still hesitate to take time off work in order to do this.
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Imagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some people might think about what kind of questions they […]
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How can you tell when someone is convincing you to see things their way for honourable reasons and when they are using you for their personal gain?
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New data from Hootsuite and We Are Social has revealed just how much time we spend surfing the web.
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We all have moments from our earlier years we’d like to forget, but what if your worst memories kept re-emerging to traumatise you over and over?
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The stories of famous scammers are examples of bad actors exploiting the social processes people rely on every day, writes Vanessa Bohns, a social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University.
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In 2004, Dr Brené Brown became a global sensation after her Ted Talk, ‘The Power of Vulnerability’ went viral. Since then, she’s gone on to film a Netflix special, write several books, and open a training programme for professionals.
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How do we talk with our children about the recent traumatic events affecting the world when we battle to comprehend the horror ourselves?
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The Oscar-winning actor is certain he has prosopagnosia, a condition whereby a person cannot recognise people’s faces, though remains undiagnosed.
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Have you ever watched a duck sleep and wondered how it keeps one eye open? Ducks, like many other birds, sleep with one half of the brain awake while the other half sleeps. This is called “unihemispheric sleep” and allows the animal to monitor the environment for predators while getting the rest it needs.
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As human beings, we like to feel that if we plan well and work hard, our diligence will be rewarded and good things will come our way. However, it’s wise (and good for mental health) to recognise that certain things are beyond our control.
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Surprisingly, blue medical masks were deemed the most attractive.
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Learning to read does not begin when a child puzzles over the words in a book for the first time.
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Stress affects up to 90% of people, and we know it harms our mental and physical well-being.
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Physical activity is very important for a number of reasons – including that it helps to protect the structure and function of our brain as we age. This may be key in reducing the risk of developing certain neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
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The self-help industry is booming, fuelled by research on positive psychology – the scientific study of what makes people flourish.
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They don’t always listen, but encouraging teens to look after their wellbeing can improve their mental health – and might even save their life.
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Amid a cost-of-living crisis and ongoing uncertainty in the wake of pandemic, it’s vital that we look after our mental health and check in with our loved ones.
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By Kristin Naragon-Gainey, Associate Professor, School of Psychological Science, and Director, Emotional Wellbeing Lab, The University of Western Australia.
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in anxiety and major depressive disorders across the world, particularly among women and young people, a study published in the Lancet found.
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