Psychological wellbeing and care for people living with Motor Neuron Disease and their carers
APS Institute
There is no cure for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) or hope for cessation of progression, therefore, treatment and care focus on the optimisation and sustainment of quality of life and symptom relief via supportive care.
Numerous studies have demonstrated that psychological fac...
CBT for Insomnia (CBTi) certified skills course
APS Institute
Complete this course to become an APS/ASA certified CBTi practitioner, providing the most effective, evidence-based treatment for insomnia.
You will access detailed training and a session-by-session manual. Upon successful completion, you will be issued a badge and have the...
Exploring the psychology of music
In summary:
Dr Amanda Krause (2025 APS Outstanding Mentor Award winner) explores how the shift from intentional to ubiquitous streaming affects unconscious emotional regulation.
Research confirms that individual choice is the primary driver of positive outcomes; ...
Last reviewed Feb 2026
APS statement on Bondi Beach shooting
News
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) and its members, extend their deepest condolences to the Jewish community, the victims and all people affected by the shocking and tragic attack that occurred in Bondi Beach, Sydney yesterday.
The APS condemns this abhorrent, ant...
Published Jan 2026
Working in rural and remote settings
Member Only Resource
The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
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
What is cuddle therapy? And what can we actually gain from it? APS in Body+Soul
This article is featured in Body+Soul and is republished with permission.
A bullied monkey clutching an IKEA toy probably wasn’t on your 2026 bingo card – and yet here we are. Somehow, his plushie has become the internet’s most relatable coping mechanism. Turns out, the ur...
Last reviewed Mar 2026
Psychologists call for consideration for young Australians' mental health as the social media ban lo
News
With a national social media ban for under-16s fast approaching, Australia's peak body for psychologists is calling for caution, noting that while the policy may protect young people from online risks, it needs to be balanced as an abrupt loss of digital connection could also ...
Published Nov 2025
Managing insomnia: What we’ve learnt in the last 10 years
Member Only
InPsych
Sleep is a building block essential for our physical and mental wellbeing, potentially providing a period of restoration but also a time when we do not have to think, feel or act. However, when sleep is disrupted the result may be one of feeling tired, grumpy and cheated, wher...
Published Jun 2017
For women experiencing (peri)menopause, psychological support can make all the difference
Article summary:
Many of the recommendations APS made in its submission into issues related to menopause and perimenopause have been included in a recent government inquiry report, released in September 2024.
Some of these recommendations include: the development of a...
Last reviewed Sep 2024