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What To Do When An Old Friend Becomes Dull And Boring

It’s a strange and sometimes uncomfortable feeling when an old friend, someone you once laughed with for hours, starts to feel dull or hard to connect with.

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Keeping the Mind Sharp Linked to Greater Happiness

A major long-term study has found that older adults with stronger cognitive abilities report higher levels of life satisfaction, positive […]

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Why Alcohol Is Not the Solution for Anxiety

DrinkWise has launched a new education campaign, Never Have I Ever, in partnership with Olympic gold medallist Shayna Jack, medical practitioners and support services, to encourage young people to have more open conversations about mental health and alcohol consumption.

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What Does it Mean to Be Well? Landmark Research Delivers Building Blocks for Good Mental Health

For decades, ‘mental wellbeing’ has been one of the most used, but least agreed upon, terms in mental health.

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How To Step Away From Bullying Adult Siblings

Sibling bullying can cause enduring damage over a prolonged period of time. Here’s how to break the cycle.

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Five Steps In Dealing With A Hypochondriac

It’s not just attention-seeking, hypochondria is a challenging mental health condition. Here’s how to help.

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Why Starting A Hobby As An Adult Can Feel So Hard – And Why You Should Embrace Beginnerhood

Trying a new hobby for the first time can feel surprisingly intimidating. As adults, stepping into beginner territory often comes with discomfort, self-doubt and fear of judgment. Yet research suggests that pushing through this unease can be deeply rewarding, both mentally and emotionally.

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How Specific Music Can Reduce Anxiety

A clinical trial by Toronto Metropolitan University found that listening to specially designed music with auditory beat stimulation (ABS) can significantly reduce anxiety.

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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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3 Simple Ways to Calm a Racing Mind

Don’t let thoughts you can’t control get the better of you. Here are some easy ways to calm your mind.

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Is Couples Counselling Right For Me And Will The Therapist Take Sides? An Expert Explains

Should we do couples counselling? Are we happy? Are we both pulling in the same direction? How can we get our spark back?

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Forget Grand Plans. These Small Tweaks Can Add Meaning To Your Life

People who experience more meaning tend to report better wellbeing, lower stress and depression, and greater resilience when life becomes difficult.

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What Colour Should I Repaint My Home? Ask A Psychologist

Colours exert their influence through a combination of evolutionary predispositions, physiological responses, learned associations and broader cultural meanings.

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After Mass Violence, Trauma Spreads Socially. Here Are 3 Ways You Can Help Reduce It

After mass violence such as the Bondi beach terrorist attack on Sunday, distress does not stop with those directly affected.

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Tips for Talking to Children About War and Terrorism

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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6 Ways To Ease Stress And Fatigue At This Time Of Year: Dr Libby’s Top Tips

We’re getting into the thick of seasonal hustle and bustle, but with the end of the year approaching, the demands of every day can feel overwhelming.

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How To Shake Off the Sunday Night Blues

 76% of workers say they get the Sunday night blues, fretting about their working week instead of enjoying the last hours of their week.

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Eight Ways To Resist Spending Too Much On Black Friday Bargains

It is that time of the year again – Black Friday is almost upon us. What used to be just an American event has now taken over the calendar in many other countries as one of the key shopping events of the year.

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Princess of Wales Urges ‘Compassion’ For Those Experiencing Addiction

The Princess of Wales has called for an end to the “stigma” surrounding addictions.

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First Kiss Was 20 Million Years Ago By Early Primates, Scientists Say

Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a new study.

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Lonely? Here’s How To Connect With Old Friends – And Make New Ones

Loneliness is quietly emerging as one of the most significant health issues, and it can affect people of all ages, backgrounds and life stages.

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Will The ‘Military Sleep Method’ Really Help Me Fall Asleep In 2 Minutes?

Here’s why the military sleep method might work for soldiers. But could it also work for you?

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A Psychologist’s 4 Tips on How to Practise Self-Love (Hint: It’s Not a Bubble Bath)

In the modern world, we are bombarded with information emphasising the importance of self-love.

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Mindfulness in the Face of Uncertainty

Most of us spend our days caught in loops of planning, worrying, and striving, rarely present to the moment we’re in.

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