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A new experimental task reveals distinct styles of engagement on social networking sites associated with different perceptions of social connectedness.
Far from high adrenaline combat or difficult puzzle solving, cosy gamers seek respite in their choice of games – but where did the trend come from? A gaming expert explains.
We all eat and drink a bit too much over Christmas and the holidays. But how guilty do we really need to feel about it?
Many studies have looked at the potential benefits of ayahuasca, but few have analysed its side-effects.
A new review finds an absence of evidence for social prescribing.
The documentary presents a hopeful story of recovery. Here’s what this means for you.
During times of stress and change, people are often advised to practice self-care by looking after themselves, yet what about the benefits of showing kindness to others?
Tough feedback can shake our confidence. But there are healthy, helpful ways to process it. And yes, venting is one of them!
Parents and teenager have the best chance of cracking internet addiction when adults acknowledge they have a problem too.
Research shows doomscrolling can be harmful. These experts have found evidence-based tips that can help you help yourself.
What good is asking someone if they are OK if we are just performing empathy? And what do we do if they are really not OK?
Mental wealth – the social and economic value of mental health – is the one big item missing from the agenda at the jobs summit.
It’s common to hear ex-lovers or friends and politicians described as ‘narcissists’. But what does this really mean and when it is a problem?
Among the top economists surveyed was the man who designed Australia’s higher education loans scheme – who described funding for vocational education as a “mess”.
A sexologist and expert on organisational psychology explains how to navigate a workplace romance.
Nature is both the trigger for, and answer to, the grief that will increasingly be with us.
The recent State of the Environment report assessed nature’s impact to Australians’ wellbeing for the first time. Here’s what it found.
Therapy dogs are a proven support for students experiencing high levels of stress. During the pandemic, in-person encounters were less possible, but virtual sessions also recorded an improvement.
Nursing has long been seen as a vocation, not a skill. This impacts nursing staff and patients both.
Top contributors
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Honorary Research Associate at the Behavioural Science Centre, University of Stirling
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Mental Health Researcher, University of Southern Denmark
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Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen
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Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Visiting Fellow, The Media School, Bournemouth University
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Postdoctoral research assistant at the Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health & Sport (WIPAHS), Swansea University
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Professor in International Social Policy, University of Southampton
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Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, University of Manchester
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Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Director Australian Urban Observatory, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
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Adjunct professor, The University of Western Australia
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Chair of Public Health, University of Warwick
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Founding Director, Institute for Sustainability, University of Surrey
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Researcher in enhancing wellbeing, Cardiff Metropolitan University
