Voluntary assisted dying: What Psychologists need to know
APS Institute
In Australia, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws have been passed in all States. The laws came into operation in Victoria in July 2019, in Western Australia in July 2021, and other states will commence in late 2022 and 2023.
VAD presents in various ways in psychological pr...
Cognitive Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - EOI now open
Non-APS Event
Expression of interest to attend this webinar is now open. EOI registrants will be notified of the webinar date once confirmed.
Phoenix Australia has developed a suite of CPD Approved integrated activities designed to support practitioners to extend their knowledge and skil...
Concussion in Australian Rules football: The contribution of psychologists
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InPsych
Recently there has been a great deal of media interest in suggestions of serious long-term health effects in former United States National Football League (NFL) footballers, resulting from concussion in their playing days. Some commentators have described the incidence of post...
Published Jun 2017
Investigative interviewing of adults
Non-APS Event
The self-paced eLearning course is offered by the Centre for Investigative Interviewing, a leading research and training hub in investigative interviewing globally.
Investigative interviewing techniques, and methods of teaching the skills of interviewing, are complex areas ...
Dementia practice guide
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Last reviewed May 2019
Unpacking hoarding disorder
Summary
We all experience some level of attachment to our possessions. This can be for many reasons, whether it is about the enjoyment they provide, the social status they signify, the practicality of future use, or the memories that they inspire.
It is normal for our...
Last reviewed Jul 2024
2023 APS Prize winners
The APS Prize is awarded to each student who gains first place at the end of an accredited fourth-year program in psychology through an Australian higher education provider. The APS is thrilled to announce our 2023 APS Prize winners below.
Full Name
Higher e...
Last reviewed May 2024
Dementia
Memory loss can be part of the normal ageing process.
While some declines in memory such as occasional forgetfulness may be common in older age, noticeable differences in memory and thinking, as well as changes in behaviour or personality may be early signs of dementia.
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Last reviewed Oct 2022
Insomnia: the mismatch between treatment demand and access
There are lots of misconceptions around insomnia, including that it's easy for Australians to access therapy and that all psychologists know how to treat it. We spoke to a sleep expert about how psychologists can upskill in this important area.
Two to three million people ...
Last reviewed May 2024
Insomnia: the mismatch between treatment demand and access
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There are lots of misconceptions around insomnia, including that it's easy for Australians to access therapy and that all psychologists know how to treat it. We spoke to a sleep expert about how psychologists can upskill in this important area.
Two to three million people ...
Published May 2024