Sorting the wheat from the chaff
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Insights from 20 years of research on attention and consciousness
By Professor Jason Mattingley MAPS, Queensland Brain Institute and School of Psychology, The University of Queensland
Jason Mattingley was the 2012 recipient of the APS Distinguished Contribution to Psycho...
Published Jun 2017
Can psychological interventions be adapted for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain
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Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression are experienced by more than 60 per cent of people with TBI and are often associated with reduced participation in work, leisure and social activities. The causes of psychological problems in TBI are multiple and diverse, an...
Published Jun 2017
Spotlight on early career: Working in an alcohol and other drugs setting
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Ireceived an undergraduate arts degree, majoring in history and psychology from Monash University, followed by a postgraduate diploma at Deakin University. I completed my Master of Psychology (Counselling) at Monash University last year.
I currently work at a community heal...
Published Oct 2017
Unpacking hoarding disorder
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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 possessions to r...
Published Nov 2019
Babysitting benefits: how your grandkids are actually looking after you, APS in The Senior
This article is featured in The Senior and is republished with permission.
While you might think you are the one looking after your grandkids, there are surprising health benefits that come with caregiving.
Older Australians who were more socially active had fewer sympto...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
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.
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Last reviewed May 2024
Psychology addresses the big challenges at APS Annual Conference
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Hobart and the Hotel Grand Chancellor pulled out all stops to welcome nearly 700 delegates to the 49th APS Annual Conference in late September and early October. Late Spring is a beautiful time in Hobart, with the trees in full bloom and the crisp, clean air flowing in off the...
Published Jun 2017
Resilience of people with traumatic brain injury and their carers
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Thousands of people experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Australia every year and TBI is a significant cause of disability worldwide (Trevena & Cameron, 2011). Some people adjust to their permanently disabling injury and ‘get on with their lives’. Likewise many carers (a...
Published Jun 2017
College conference highlights neuropsychology in action
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The 18th annual APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN) conference was held in Launceston in late November 2012. It was attended by more than 250 delegates including over 50 students, who were excited and reinvigorated by the diverse program of workshops, lectures, sy...
Published Jun 2017
Assessment of capacity in severe and persisting mental illness
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People with severe and persisting mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression form one of the most vulnerable groups in society. A comprehensive evaluation of capacity is of utmost importance to help achieve a balance between the right to self...
Published Jun 2017