Review of evidence-based psychological interventions
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Recent research evidence supports the efficacy of a range of psychological interventions in the treatment of mental health disorders, with the resulting benefits extending well beyond the individual client, into the community and economy (Levin & Chisholm, 2016)1. Given this, ...
Published Sep 2018
Do clinicians use exposure therapy with older adults?
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Anxiety disorders can be successfully treated in older adults using psychological interventions, with the strongest evidence for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
One of the core CBT skills for treating all anxiety disorders, graded exposure, involves gradually facing fe...
Published Mar 2023
Why have psychologists been slow to adopt telehealth?
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Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) data indicated a low uptake of telehealth psychology (audio or videoconferencing consultations) prior to COVID-19. Back in 2004, researchers reported a relative lag in the uptake of videoconferencing technology by Australian psychologists, argu...
Published Jun 2020
Reply to Professor King's letter
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We thank Professor King for his comments on our article and contribution to debate in this area. Our article was not designed to be a comprehensive review of treatments for borderline personality disorder. We mentioned MBT as there had been a recent Australian RCT on this trea...
Last reviewed Jul 2018
Understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder
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Body dysmorphic disorder often goes undiagnosed as it can be cloaked behind other mental health conditions, says this researcher. Uncovering it is all about asking the right questions.
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition whereby people obsess, often...
Published May 2024
A guide to creating a bespoke professional development pathway
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Whether you're an early-career psychologist, an academic or someone looking to upskill in a specific aspect of psychology, APS has a suitable learning pathway to align ...
Last reviewed Jun 2025
How APS is making an impact
Here’s a snapshot of the key advocacy, research, and community work we've been focusing on over recent months – as well as what we’ve done to bolster the future of our profession.
Along with our 27,000 members, we're proud to be making a positive impact on the psychology p...
Last reviewed May 2024
Interventions to manage loneliness at an individual and community level
Ahead of National Loneliness Awareness Week, the APS spoke with a psychologist with expertise in loneliness to learn about effective intervention methods.
Summary:
It's important for psychologists to think in a transdiagnostic way when managing experiences of lone...
Last reviewed Aug 2024
Three psychologists on Mel Robbins' viral Let Them Theory, APS in ABC News
This article is featured on ABC News and is republished with permission.
The Let Them Theory is having a moment on social media.
The theory, from motivational speaker and author Mel Robbins, is about letting go of the need to control others and instead focusing on your r...
Last reviewed Apr 2025
How can you help someone with hoarding challenges? APS in the Yea Chronicle
This article is featured in the Yea Chronicle and is republished with permission.
Hoarding is an issue for many in our community. Australia Psychological Society President Dr Sara Quinn kindly provided more information about the phenomenon and the psychology behind it.
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Last reviewed Jun 2025