Brits were quick to take up protective behaviours in the early stages of the pandemic. In a nationally representative sample, 1000 British adults were surveyed in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the adoption of recommended protective behaviours prior to ...

Last reviewed Nov 2020

Welcome to the APS coronavirus (COVID-19) blog Psychology-relevant coronavirus news and information is breaking incredibly quickly, and our focus at the APS is to make sure our members have the news and information they need during this unprecedented crisis.  We will...

Last reviewed Aug 2020

Introduction by Croakey: Submissions for the initial stage of Australia’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry opened this week, with a deadline of 15 December 2023. Evidence and information submitted during this stage will help inform further stakeholder engagement in 2024. The news ...

Published Nov 2023

The issues associated with dementia can be worsened when environmental factors impact – especially something as extreme as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This sheet outlines basic strategies to assist people with dementia to cope with the challenges of coronavirus (COVID...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in rapid changes to the operation of many workplaces. Understanding, measuring, boosting and maintaining engagement continue to be a primary concern for organisations right now. View information sheet

Last reviewed Aug 2022

A threat like coronavirus (COVID-19) can bring out the best and worst in people. On one hand, we have seen hoarding, fights over toilet paper and a surge in prejudice against particular populations (e.g., Chinese Australians). On the other, we have seen people supporting the m...

Published Jun 2020

Release of information dated 5 March 2020 The Australian Government has released updated guidance regarding COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) in Australia. The official sources from which this guidance has been taken are listed at the bottom of this news item. The APS is sharing...

Published Mar 2020

Studies have shown that Australian university students report poorer mental health than the general Australian population. International students in particular experience mental health outcomes below those of their domestic cohort. They experienced financial stress, loneliness...

Published Nov 2020

Australians have become used to disruption and its impact on employment. Over the past decades, film has been replaced by digital cameras and photographs, we use email and instant messaging instead of letters, while online purchasing has increased dramatically at the expense o...

Published Jun 2020

We are all living with immense uncertainty and anxiety about the real and potential challenges and threats we are facing. In this time, psychologists play a vital role in supporting wellbeing, mental health and social connectedness – even though we are all physically distanced...

Published Jun 2020