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

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

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

Writer Sophie Knight, 37, lives in Amsterdam. Most mornings, she unlocks her bicycle from beside her apartment building so she can ride to work as a freelance journalist and researcher. “There’s a sequence of things I need to do when I unlock it,” she explains. “I need to put ...

Published Mar 2024

Following a career dedicated to supporting the community in the wake of traumatic events, joining the APS Disaster Response Network was a natural next step for this psychologist. Psychologists are often fuelled by an internal calling to support their fellow community member...

Last reviewed Nov 2024