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Investigation into child self harm underway

More than 10,000 children in Australia were admitted to hospital after self-harming themselves in 2012, prompting an Australian Human Rights Commission Investigation.

Mums who hold their tempers, hold the key

Children of highly educated mothers who keep a clean home and can hold their tempers, are less likely to develop behavioural problems, a new study has found.

How to tell if someone’s lying

When it comes to detecting lies, researchers say trust your gut.

Living with high-functioning autism

What used to be known as Asperger’s syndrome now comes under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders. MiNDFOOD discovers how early diagnosis and understanding can mean those affected can lead full and happy lives.

4 ways to help prevent cyberbullying

To coincide with the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, parents are being urged to regularly discuss online safety with their children to help prevent cyberbullying.

Beauty myths

In a society obsessed with beauty, millions of dollars and hundreds of hours are ploughed into the pursuit of flawless looks. But what is the psychology of beauty?

Emotionally equipping kids for school

Psychologist Lynn Jenkins explains how families can help children become emotionally equipped to face the challenges of school.

How to attract success

The Law of Attraction – psychologists, new age thinkers, religious leaders and even Oprah Winfrey, and Hugh Jackman for years […]

Baby illusion

A study has found there are biological reasons why youngest children remain eternally ‘the baby’ of the family.

Are you a chocoholic? Your brain could be hard-wired to enjoy it

Do your friends call you a chocoholic? It might not be your fault – your brain may be hardwired to enjoy sweet treats.

The lifetime burden of bullying

Bullying often has long-term ramifications and can lead to a lifetime of negative effects.

5 Minutes with Dr Robert Schneider on transcendental meditation

Embraced by more than five million people around the world, transcendental meditation is an effortless, mental technique with wide-ranging health benefits.

It starts with passion

Psychologist Keith Abraham wants a world full of passionate people & believes our rituals are the key.

Men who catch up with mates regularly are healthier

Men who catch up with their mates twice a week are happier and healthier, according to an Oxford University study.

Navigating boyhood: an interview with Rosalind Wiseman

‘Ringleaders and Sidekicks’ author Rosalind Wiseman shares tips for parents to navigate the perils of ‘boy world’.

Carers at highest risk of mental health problems

Millions of informal carers are at risk of developing health issues, with 37 per cent reporting severe depression.

Make peace with what you eat

MiNDFOOD’s resident psychologist Mary Grogan looks at a  thought-provoking way to develop a healthy relationship with food.

Rebecca Bennett: helping communities overcome trauma in South Sudan

Psychologist Rebecca Bennett of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) shares her recent clinical experience in South Sudan and explains why, in countries like this, where years of conflict and violence have had a dramatic impact on the mental wellbeing of the population, mental health programs are key for the future of the communities.

Embracing change

Sense a change ahead but not sure whether you’re happy about it? Mary Grogan shares her tips on how to make change work for you.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Overcoming the Stigma

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, the theme this year is stigma: a major barrier to suicide prevention.

Body Image & Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Over half of teenagers are concerned they are too fat or too thin, yet one in 10 would suffer in silence.

Children as young as 10 aspire to be thinner

Kids as young as 10 are unhappy with their bodyweight and feel the need to shed some kilos, a UK study has revealed.

Don’t shiver, be happy

While the darker, cooler, and shorter days make it hard to keep a happy disposition, it’s not all doom and gloom. Here are five tips for staying happy this winter.

Sibling violence linked to poor mental health in kids

Sibling fights have long been passed off as a natural part of growing up, but one new study finds a serious side to this early form of aggression.

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