One-third of Australia stressed out
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New survey: Rising levels of stress reported across the country over the past five years
New figures released today show the stress levels of the nation have risen over the past five years, with 35 per cent of Australians reporting a significant level of distress, and anxie...
Published Oct 2017
New National Survey Measures Australians Happiness and Wellbeing
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Strong social relationships and offline human connections are the key to happiness for Australians, according to findings from the Australian Psychological Society’s (APS) Compass for Life survey, released for Psychology Week (6-12 November)
Human connections took the t...
Published Oct 2017
New Australian research reveals health toll of increasing loneliness
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Lonely Australians have significantly worse physical and mental health than connected Australians, according to a new study that shows one in four Australians report being lonely.
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Swinburne University of Technology have undert...
Published Nov 2018
Psychologists warn loneliness is a looming health issue
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Australia’s forced social isolation has psychological health experts concerned about an increase in loneliness and associated emotional and physical health issues, especially among older Australians.
According to research undertaken by the Australian Psychological Society (...
Published May 2020
APS Fellow Professor Greg Murray wins the prestigious international Wellcome UK grant
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We're excited to share news that APS Fellow Professor Greg Murray has won the prestigious international Wellcome UK grant for his research on bipolar disorder.
Following years of dedication researching mood disorders and circadian rhythms, Greg’s achievement brings cutting-...
Published Mar 2023
Going with the flow: exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
This third-wave therapy approach is an effective way to help clients design a new internal narrative, and it can be particularly useful with children.
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Jodie Wassner MAPS, educational and developmental psychologist, explains how acceptance and com...
Last reviewed Jun 2024
The context of psychology matters: meet one of APS's Bendi Lango recipients
To Joshua O'Neill, an up-and-coming organisational psychologist, a well-rounded psychology practice means considering community, social and cultural factors – especially when working with Indigenous clients and employees.
Ever since his high school days Joshua O'Neill was ...
Last reviewed May 2024