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Government departments, civil society groups and the private sector should pool resources and work together in a co-ordinated manner to prevent violent crime.
Blood isn’t sterile, and analyzing the bacteria in it could help assess the health of fish and prevent the collapse of their populations.
A journalism professor discovers that some of the best lessons for future journalists can be taught on a pool table.
Working in the office might promote creativity and team building but for some employees the post-COVID return to work has led to heightened stress levels.
Climate change is causing higher levels of stress in fish, and the resulting hormonal imbalances are fundamentally altering entire populations.
A recent study from Sweden found people with a history of chronic stress or depression had a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
We’ve had an early start to the bushfire season and there’s more to come. No wonder spring isn’t always a celebration.
Could community gardening emerge as an effective method for addressing climate anxiety?
Combining the practice with mindfulness is key.
A former fencer who fell in love with the samurai sword explains how learning to wield the weapon can help people stave off trouble in other areas of life.
Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day are key.
Discrimination, isolation and stigma related to sexual orientation or gender identity likely contribute to the higher rates of depression and lower quality of life of LGBTQ+ caregivers.
Meditation practices won’t magically transform your life, but they can be effective tools to cope with stress.
Many Canadians are still feeling burned out at work. Companies can help by being more accommodating of their workers’ needs and addressing some of the root causes of burnout.
Cognitive immobility, brought on by being separated from family, can lead to emotional exhaustion, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Weddings have become increasingly curated: everything from the shoes to the table runners are perfectly themed and colour-co-ordinated. It is emblematic of our cultural obsession with perfection.
How you tell the story of a momentous event can help you make sense of what happened. Research finds new moms’ and dads’ narratives around childbirth held clues about their transition to parenthood.
Could a 10-minute meeting between teachers and principals reduce teacher turnover? A researcher explores the possibilities.
Companion dogs respond to their environments and their owners’ sense of well-being. When owners are stressed and anxious, dogs can exhibit undesirable behaviours.
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Laurel Mellin, PhD is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine and Pediatrics, retired, University of California, San Francisco
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Senior Research Fellow in Mental Health, Victoria University
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Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, University of Manchester
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba
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Astrid H. Kendrick is a Friend of The Conversation.
Director, Field Experience (Community-Based), Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor, Psychosocial Difficulties, University of Oslo
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Honorary Professor, Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Macquarie University
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MBA Director & Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, The University of Queensland
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Professor in Social Psychology / Relationship Science, Deakin University
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