Psychology

What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? And how is it different to PMS?

Periods can feel like an unwanted guest for many women and gender diverse people who menstruate, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion.

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What Is ‘Doll Therapy’ for People With Dementia? And Is It Backed By Science?

The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses.

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What’s The Difference Between Shyness and Social Anxiety?

The terms “shyness” and “social anxiety” are often used interchangeably because they both involve feeling uncomfortable in social situations.

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Can you sleep your way to better decision making? Here’s what the science says

Can leaving decision-making for the morning help solve a challenge?

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Eight reasons why ADHD diagnoses are increasing

For more and more people, ADHD has fewer negative connotations and is becoming a natural part of people’s identities .

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Why Do I Get So Anxious After Drinking? Here’s the Science Behind ‘Hangxiety’

You had a great night out, but the next morning, anxiety hits: your heart races, and you replay every conversation from the night before in your head.

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How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack

Panic attacks are intense episodes of fear or anxiety that often come on suddenly.

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Cultivating Calm: How to Detox a Crowded Mind

Detox your mind and create inner peace with these handy tips.

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Andrew Garfield and Elmo Are Going Viral With Their Moving Chat. Celebrities Can Help Us Talk About Grief

When was the last time you heard someone talk in detail about their grief?

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Why Might People Believe in Human-Made Hurricanes? Two Conspiracy Theory Psychologists Explain

Hurricane Milton slammed into the west coast of Florida on October 9, becoming the second powerful hurricane to hit the state in just two weeks.

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4 ways to reduce anxiety in uncertain times

Human behaviour expert Joe Pane shares four effective strategies to reduce anxiety and navigate uncertainty with confidence.

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World Mental Health Day: Why it matters and how to take action

On World Mental Health Day, and every day, taking steps to prioritise and support your own mental health and that of those around you, is an important consideration.

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Why Am I Miserable? How to Shake It Off and Reclaim Your Joy

Feeling miserable can strike at any time, and it’s often hard to pinpoint exactly why. Maybe it’s stress, a sense of overwhelm, or just life’s relentless grind catching up.

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Wellness pressure actually causing wellbeing ‘burnout’ says new report

Athleisure company Lululemon has released its fourth annual Global Wellbeing Report with some surprising results about our desire to be well.

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Study shows how a woman’s brain reorganizes during pregnancy

Pregnancy triggers vast changes in a woman’s body – hormonal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and more. And, as a new study reveals, the brain undergoes major changes too, some fleeting and others more enduring.

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CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health issues – but here’s why it may not suit everyone

Imagine seeking help for anxiety, only to find that your treatment makes you feel worse.

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How to know when it’s time to start therapy

Therapy can help you understand why you think, feel, or act how you do.

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Turn Stress Around: Finding the Silver Lining in Life’s Biggest Bugbear

Feeling overly busy, tired and irritable? Eating too much or too little? These are all 
signs we may be suffering from the bugbear of modern life: stress. But what if there 
was a positive way to look at stress? Psychologist, Dr. Mary Grogan investigates.

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Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image

Nearly half of Australian young people are dissatisfied with the way their body looks.

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Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health

Wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated.

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Expert shares four coping strategies for dealing with anxiety

Recognising your triggers can help you better cope with anxiety.

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Debunking 5 myths about antidepressants

During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals who are considering taking antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

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Why we snap at people when we get “hangry”

Eat well and on time to avoid hanger turning you into a grump, say researchers.

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New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behaviour influencing teen wellbeing.

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