Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common presentation in clinical practice. Twelve month DSM-5 prevalence rates are similar to mood and anxiety disorders, at 17.6 per cent for men and 10.4 per cent for women (Grant et al., 2015). Mild disorders often remit in young adulthood, bu...

Published Oct 2017

Neurological disorders are disorders of the brain and nervous system, such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injury. Almost one in six people worldwide have a neurological disorder, and prevalence will rise as the population ages (WHO, 200...

Published Aug 2020

Never more so perhaps than in 2020, have we asked ourselves the question, “How can we help?” The Royal Commission into Aged Care has effectively directed the spotlight onto the multitude of systemic flaws within aged care. COVID-19 has sadly provided the conclusive evidence th...

Published Jan 2021

It is no surprise that we seek to connect with other people, as social ties are central to what makes us human. What is surprising to many is just how much these ties matter. It is not simply that they make our lives worth living. They are vital to extending that life, getting...

Published May 2017

Mental health disorders such as anxiety have increased in children as young as 18 months old since the pandemic began, while more teenagers have developed depression and suicidal ideation, psychologists say. In a first-of-its-kind survey by the Australian Psychological Soci...

Published Dec 2022

Thesis title - An investigation into the mechanisms underlying the memory amplification effect Sasha investigated why trauma survivors often recall having experienced more trauma at follow-up compared to initial assessment. Across several studies, she found three potential ...

Last reviewed Mar 2021

Over the past 100 years, from Armenia in 1915 to Darfur today, genocides have taken place in many countries, with horrendous death tolls, and devastating consequences for the survivors. Closer to home, Australia's ‘stolen generations', where between 1900-1970 up to 25,000 Abor...

Published Jul 2017

Following the release of the new guidelines for the 4+2 internship programs by the PsyBA in June 2017, the APS Institute rewrote the relevant sections of the Part 1 online supervisor training program. As part of this review process, the changes from the old to the new guidelin...

Published Dec 2017

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. Ella Tremaine Australian Catholic University The impact of self-compassion on the relationship...

Published Apr 2020

Eliciting accounts of highly personal events or situations is a routine part of psychologists’ jobs. In a therapeutic context, clients’ personal stories provide insight to their perspectives on life circumstances and how these change over time. During investigations or assessm...

Published Jun 2022