A comparison of 36 Australian cities finds that, unlike Europe, the data on their creativity and culture are not closely linked to their capacity to generate economic value and social well-being.
Unemployment is compounded by the prospect of automation replacing humans in production chains.
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Rethinking work is crucial for industrialised and emerging economies, where job losses are being felt even in the presence of substantial, although diminishing, economic growth.
The Africa Yoga Project has educated, empowered and expanded the employability of youth in 15 African countries.
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Research and practice in positive psychology aim to find ways to make life better for people, and ensure they’re the best and most mentally healthy person they can be.
St Canice’s rooftop garden, where a horticultural therapy program demonstrated its benefits for mental health and wellbeing.
Sara Wilkinson, University of Technology Sydney e Fiona Orr, University of Technology Sydney
In a world of increasing urbanisation, density, pressure and, some say, isolation, there’s a natural salve for stress, pressure and mental illness. And it’s right above our heads.
In a country consistently rated as one of the world’s most liveable, we’ve somehow developed a deadly disregard toward our own welfare.
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Increasing well-being is generally accepted as one of the essential components of social progress. But which measure of well-being – if any – should we use ?
Simply being exposed to nature can help children better cope with stress.
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Exposure to nature plays a positive role in brain development by providing children with opportunities to take risks, discover new things, and be creative.
When workers don’t have leave and are in temporary employment, new research suggests they are likely to use small acts of deviant behaviour to find satisfaction in work.