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APS in the news

The APS works with the media and issues regular topical media releases, resulting in hundreds of stories across the year. Read some highlights of that coverage.

What it's like to give up the label of vegan or vegetarian
17 July 2024 | In the media - ABC Everyday
Love & AI: the artificial intimacy of being understood
15 July 2024 | In the media - Illawarra Mercury
How to avoid burnout once you hit the mid-year slump
09 July 2024 | In the media - The Age
APS calls for more investment in regional and rural psychology services
24 June 2024 | In the media - ABC Radio Brisbane
Bree Lawson’s mental health warning after losing son Patryk
21 June 2024 | In the media - Herald Sun Leader East
King's Birthday Honours Dr Ida Kaplan AM
13 June 2024 | In the media - Australian Jewish News
Knowing the four personality types is key to better habits
11 June 2024 | In the media - Financial Review
When a marathon isn’t a big enough challenge
30 May 2024 | In the media - Financial Review
How to overcome an intense fear of flying
24 May 2024 | In the media - https://www.womensweekly.com.au/health/health-latest/fear-of-flying/
Violence against women: How to cope with discourse overwhelm
14 May 2024 | In the media - House of Wellness
Taking care online when Mother's Day is hard for you
08 May 2024 | In the media - ABC News
Crisis hotline staffer tells all
05 May 2024 | In the media - Sunday Herald Sun
Frustrated mental health boss quits
25 April 2024 | In the media - The Australian
APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess discusses Thinking Futures report
23 April 2024 | In the media - W4K Radio Toowoomba
Young mum's family mourns as bollard man's heroics praised
16 April 2024 | In the media - The Australian
If you’re finding it hard to focus after Bondi Junction, you’re not alone
15 April 2024 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Love thy neighbour? What to do when you can’t stand who’s next door
13 April 2024 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
The many faces of community trauma
02 April 2024 | In the media - Ballarat Courier
Social media urgency is real - and it could be harming your relationships
26 March 2024 | In the media - Geelong Advertiser
Tell them the truth: how to discuss illness with children
24 March 2024 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Why has everyone suddenly got ADHD?
09 March 2024 | In the media - The Age
The invisible age
21 February 2024 | In the media - DARE magazine
Dr Zena Burgess shares tips on living with a terminal illness
06 February 2024 | In the media - ABC Conversation Hour
APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess discusses Better Access
05 February 2024 | In the media - ABC Triple J Hack
The pros and cons of living with your parents as an adult
30 January 2024 | In the media - House of Wellness
The employee perks that are a waste of bosses’ money
11 January 2024 | In the media - Financial Review
Jealous of other people’s families at Christmas? You’re not alone
25 December 2023 | In the media - Brisbane Times
Cafe opens up to the lonely
24 December 2023 | In the media - Sunday Telegraph
APS President Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe discusses youth climate anxiety
22 December 2023 | In the media - ABC News Radio Riverina
APS President Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe shares her expertise on youth climate anxiety
21 December 2023 | In the media - ABC South East NSW Radio
Helplines receive $450m more for distress calls
16 December 2023 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Boost for mental health
24 November 2023 | In the media - The Australian
They make us better people
29 October 2023 | In the media - The Herald Sun
Why seniors need to know about gaslighting
27 October 2023 | In the media - National Seniors Australia
Should you be friends with your kids?
22 October 2023 | In the media - House of Wellness
How to talk to children about the Hamas-Israel conflict
13 October 2023 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
How to talk to children about the Hamas-Israel conflict
13 October 2023 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Mental health workforce strategy launched
10 October 2023 | In the media - The Medical Republic
Feeling drained by parenting choices? Tips to lighten the load
03 October 2023 | In the media - House of Wellness
Gratitude and its benefits; citing APS.
21 September 2023 | In the media - ABC Radio Far North Queensland
Domestic violence: WA dragging its feet in outlawing coercive control behaviour
19 September 2023 | In the media - The West Australian
OCD is being 'under siege from your brain'
03 September 2023 | In the media - The Age
Yoga for grief
01 September 2023 | In the media - Wellbeing Magazine
Rural patients waiting more than a year to see a psychologist in Queensland
14 August 2023 | In the media - The Daily Telegraph
Children's wellbeing 'falls between gaps'
06 August 2023 | In the media - The Age
Who needs apps when reality clicks
30 July 2023 | In the media - The Sunday Age
APS President Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe discusses psychology sessions
25 July 2023 | In the media - Channel Nine Today Show
Alarm on psychology Medicare cuts
24 July 2023 | In the media - The Age
Breastfeeding aversion affects one in five women
12 July 2023 | In the media - The Medical Republic
APS advocacy on the mental health impacts of the Robodebt Scheme
11 July 2023 | In the media - ABC Radio Adelaide
APS advocacy on the mental health impacts of the Robodebt Scheme
08 July 2023 | In the media - 2GB Radio Sydney
APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess discusses PTSD
27 June 2023 | In the media - ABC News Radio
Why claustrophobia is our worst nightmare and a fictional favourite
27 June 2023 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Plea to find help
07 June 2023 | In the media - The Weekly Times
Taking the blood of your 17-year-old son? Anti-ageing has gone too far
01 June 2023 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess discusses grief and its impacts
28 May 2023 | In the media - ABC Radio
Could a dopamine detox make you happier?
24 May 2023 | In the media - House of Wellness
5 natural ways to alleviate stress and anxiety
24 May 2023 | In the media - The Maitland Mercury
Prison life: Conversion therapy
13 May 2023 | In the media - Daily Telegraph
APS leads the conversation on psychology workforce crisis
03 May 2023 | In the media - 2GB Radio Sydney
Budget should place mental health front of mind
22 April 2023 | In the media - The Age
NDIS overloaded by Thermomixes, aged care and mental health, says carer
21 April 2023 | In the media - The Financial Review
APS CEO Dr Zena Burgess discusses psychologists in schools
10 April 2023 | In the media - ABC Radio Melbourne
School psych battle
10 April 2023 | In the media - The Herald Sun
Could you have ADHD?
01 April 2023 | In the media - Australian Women's Weekly
How to ensure a mindfulness app is effective as it claims
29 March 2023 | In the media - The Courier Mail
Managing cancer risk: How to tell misinformation from the truth
24 March 2023 | In the media - The Daily Telegraph
Five ways you could be making your problems worse
23 March 2023 | In the media - House of Wellness
‘Forgotten’ hallucinating patient left in small hospital room for hours
15 March 2023 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Loved ones of Maroochydore teen lash government's mental health response
14 March 2023 | In the media - The Courier Mail Sunshine Coast
A national hero joins SAS Australia
07 March 2023 | In the media - The New Daily
APS advocacy on recent Medicare cuts to psychology sessions
01 March 2023 | In the media - 2GB Radio Sydney
Analysing Australia’s Mental Health Crisis
01 March 2023 | In the media - Honi Soit
APS President Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe discusses psychology workforce
15 February 2023 | In the media - ABC News Radio Mid North Coast
Urgent call to reform mental health system that favours the rich
10 February 2023 | In the media - The Australian
Student mental health package unveiled by Albanese government
02 February 2023 | In the media - The Guardian
Why moving home during COVID caused many women to struggle
01 February 2023 | In the media - Brisbane Times
Patients at risk psychs
30 January 2023 | In the media - The Herald Sun
Psychologists urge government to reinstate therapy subsidies
25 January 2023 | In the media - ABC News Radio
Labor’s psych session cuts ‘hit young women’
20 January 2023 | In the media - The Australian
Mental health workforce woes
17 January 2023 | In the media - Yorke Peninsula Country Times - Kadina
Ten psych sessions is not enough after the years we’ve had
13 December 2022 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
APS calls on government to reverse Medicare Better Access decision
13 December 2022 | In the media - ABC Radio Canberra
Mental health disorders increase among preschoolers and teens
02 December 2022 | In the media - The Age
Keeping 10 Additional Medicare Sessions Key To Youth Mental Health
16 September 2022 | In the media - ABC News Radio
Urgent calls to extend cheap psych scheme
13 September 2022 | In the media - The Australian
'Disappointing': Dismissing solutions in a psych crisis
06 September 2022 | In the media - The Australian
“Fantastic” psychologists turned away during crisis
01 September 2022 | In the media - The Australian
$40m plan to address anxiety in kids
04 April 2022 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Locked away: The Covid fallout for our kids
28 March 2022 | In the media -
Mental health crisis and young people
27 March 2022 | In the media - Channel 7
Psychologists play a vital role but they need support and help too
24 March 2022 | In the media - The West Australian
How to find help when you’re struggling with mental health
23 March 2022 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Pandemic’s staggering mental toll on young Australians
21 March 2022 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Feeling addicted to your phone since the pandemic? You’re not alone
19 March 2022 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Family estrangement and why people cut ties
09 March 2022 | In the media - ABC Life Matters
Mental health funding plan stalled
09 March 2022 | In the media - ABC News
Removing GP referral red tape
01 March 2022 | In the media - The Guardian
The 6 signs you're an overthinker
26 February 2022 | In the media - Mamamia
If you’re distressed about the news in Ukraine, follow these steps
25 February 2022 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Rural families calling out for more mental health services
23 February 2022 | In the media - ABC 7.30 Report
As yet another extreme weather event hits hard, where is the health response?
23 September 2021 | In the media - Croakey Health Media
COVID-19 has been a 'game changer' for mental health care
24 July 2021 | In the media - HealthTimes
The impact of lockdowns on our mental health
22 July 2021 | In the media - Channel 9
How to improve mental health and support loved ones during lockdown
20 July 2021 | In the media - The Daily Telegraph
‘One of the greatest predictors of divorce’: How to argue better
16 July 2021 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Maintaining motivation to exercise in winter
20 June 2021 | In the media - Today Extra
Do couples therapists really take sides?
04 June 2021 | In the media - ABC Everyday
Don’t let winter stop you from exercising. Here’s how to tackle it
04 June 2021 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Vaccine hesitancy
03 June 2021 | In the media - The Today Show
Why shouldn’t Osaka be ‘entitled’ to ask for breathing space?
02 June 2021 | In the media - The West Australian
Can practising gratitude really make you happier?
10 May 2021 | In the media - ABC Everyday
Call for more parent mental health support
07 May 2021 | In the media - Perth Now
APS hopes for mental health in the Federal Budget
05 May 2021 | In the media - The Guardian
What is vicarious trauma?
26 April 2021 | In the media - HealthTimes
Minimum ratio of school psychologists needed as mental illness soars
22 April 2021 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
I've made my child afraid of the dark. How do I fix it?
07 March 2021 | In the media - ABC Everyday
Dealing with guilt after a loved one's suicide
28 February 2021 | In the media - ABC Everyday
Shooting survivor Emma says psychological telehealth is a lifeline that must stay
20 February 2021 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Why accusations against celebrities like Armie Hammer impact us
12 February 2021 | In the media - ABC Everyday
‘Shocking’ numbers of children presenting with mental health issues
24 January 2021 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
We haven't begun to count the cost: Prolonged isolation takes its toll on mental health
06 April 2020 | In the media - The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
President Ros Knight talks about coping with anxiety related to COVID-19
03 March 2020 | In the media - ABC Radio northern Tasmania
Secret fix to Aldi checkout problem
02 March 2020 | In the media - News.com.au
Are astrology memes just for fun or changing your behaviour?
24 February 2020 | In the media - ABC Life
Thinking of winning lotto? Read this first
18 February 2020 | In the media - SBS
The psychology of an unexpected windfall
18 February 2020 | In the media - ABC radio
Tips For Those Not Feeling The Love This Valentine's Day
14 February 2020 | In the media - Triple M Riverina
Easing anxiety in the wake of coronavirus
07 February 2020 | In the media - Wellness Daily
How to make temporary living feel more like home
06 February 2020 | In the media - ABC
Coronavirus | psychologists offer advice for maintaining positive mental health
03 February 2020 | In the media - The Australasian Mine Safety Journal
Suicide prevention funding applauded by mental health advocates
03 February 2020 | In the media - My Business
Bushfires could trigger mental health issues for thousands of children
03 February 2020 | In the media - The Brisbane Times
Loving your post-menopause body
03 February 2020 | In the media - Good Health
How to talk to kids about climate change
03 February 2020 | In the media - The House of Wellness
Coronavirus: psychologists offer advice for maintaining positive mental health
03 February 2020 | In the media - Global Travel Media
What to tell our children about the fires
28 January 2020 | In the media -
The dread and worry keeping young Australians up at night
22 January 2020 | In the media - WA Today
The dread and worry keeping young Australians up at night
22 January 2020 | In the media - WA Today
Bushfires: let's turn our pain into a force for good
20 January 2020 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Psychologists work on solution to shortage of providers, services in regional Australia
20 January 2020 | In the media - ABC Radio regional Victoria
Bushfires: Supporting school communities
20 January 2020 | In the media - Teacher Magazine
Practical ways to head off seasonal loneliness – even in a crowd
13 December 2019 | In the media - The Sydney Morning Herald
5 Ways Climate Activism Could Make You Happier
05 December 2019 | In the media - Teen Vogue
APS President Ros Knight talks about celebrating preschool graduations
04 December 2019 | In the media - ABC Newcastle Breakfast
Aon Assessment Solutions product nabs award
22 November 2019 | In the media - Insurance Business Online
Climate Change Making Parents Feel Guilty For Having Kids
16 September 2019 | In the media - 10 Daily
Helping kids who refuse to go to school
19 August 2019 | In the media - The Age
Spooks and psychologists: jobs of the future
14 August 2019 | In the media - The Sydney Morning Herald
'Humble Boards' will benefit from company shrinks
23 July 2019 | In the media - Australian Financial Review
Why we need to talk about the end of our lives more
27 May 2019 | In the media - ABC South East SA
Do you suffer from driving anxiety? You're not alone
26 May 2019 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Planning for your death
26 May 2019 | In the media - 2GB
Many perfectionist traits are helpful, just don't go over the edge
15 May 2019 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald (+The Age)
Evidence suggests need for psychologists in primary schools
09 May 2019 | In the media - Education HQ
How do you deal with guilt
05 April 2019 | In the media - ABC Nightlife
APS raises concerns about Married at First Sight
19 February 2019 | In the media - ABC Media Watch
Could the cure for loneliness be as easy as popping a pill
18 February 2019 | In the media - ABC Life
Refugee bill will help erode trust in democracy
15 February 2019 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Expanding access to psychologists 'would cost $2 billion'
15 February 2019 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
Plan to expand mental health sessions overlooks most needy, warns psychiatrist
07 February 2019 | In the media - Herald Sun (syndicated nationally)
Psychologists push for greater sleep education ahead of parliamentary inquiry
29 January 2019 | In the media - Radio National Breakfast
How to help a lonely or bereaved loved one at Christmas
18 December 2018 | In the media - ABC Life
Lonely? You are not alone, but you are at risk
18 November 2018 | In the media - The Age
Are you feeling lonely? Here are steps you can take
16 November 2018 | In the media - ABC online
Loneliness affects most Australians but there are cures available
12 November 2018 | In the media - News.com.au
Australia the lonely country
12 November 2018 | In the media - 2SER
Loneliness is a 'psychological epidemic' in Australia
10 November 2018 | In the media - Sky TV News also published in The Australian
Being lonely can give you a cold and make you sick
09 November 2018 | In the media - Ten Daily
Why are young Australians lonelier than seniors?
09 November 2018 | In the media - SBS News online
Does Australia have a loneliness problem?
09 November 2018 | In the media - Radio National Drive program
What am I doing wrong?: One in four Australians is lonely
09 November 2018 | In the media - The Age (plus 4 other outlets)
It’s almost like we’ve become so self-sufficient we don’t need people
03 November 2018 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald
How your social media use affects your mental health
13 November 2017 | In the media - Radio: Talking Lifestyles
Digital Me study shows increase in teenagers using social media
13 November 2017 | In the media - Radio: ABC Canberra Breakfast
Australian Psychological Society Social Media survey
13 November 2017 | In the media - The Macleay Argus
Teens spend 1200 hours a year on social media
11 November 2017 | In the media - SBS News online
New study into time spent on social media
11 November 2017 | In the media - Sky News.com.au
Parents don’t monitor teens online activity
11 November 2017 | In the media - Australian Journal of Pharmacy
Just be more real: Backlash against social media
11 November 2017 | In the media - Sydney Morning Herald