Psychology

More than simply being annoying, difficult people can impact your psychological safety, argues expert Rebecca Ray. But their power can be diminished.

Australians have a reputation for being a sociable bunch, but we're spending more time alone than ever before. Experts say social media, living alone and a fashion for being busy is driving the trend.

Eliza didn't know where to turn for help when she found out about her husband's sex addiction. Eighteen months on she is still living with the consequences of the revelation and wants others to know they're not alone.

Skydiving isn't always how Marley imagined he'd get his kicks, but ever since he was a kid, he's been chasing the thrill. 

Sunshine Coast researchers hope a study of adolescents' developing brains will lead to better access to scans as a preventative screening tool for mental health disorders.

Lightning strikes in a split second. Those who survive being struck can be left with lifelong consequences, including cognitive disability, relationship breakdowns and a dark shadow over their mental health.

Luce Foulkes is a psychologist at the University of Oxford and she says that while normalising 'therapy speak' language could help articulate individual feelings, it could also lead to a rise in misdiagnosis.

Experts warn a culture of disbelief in Australia's family court system is resulting in children being sent to live with their alleged abusers, leaving them with lifelong consequences.

The service says it could be forced to close its doors in a matter of week after missing out on state funding, with potentially "detrimental consequences" for clients. It's now turning to crowdfunding in a last-ditch effort to stay afloat.

Lies, threats and manipulation — how recordings exposed a rogue expert witness, in a case legal practitioners say is the tip of the iceberg.

An investigation into whether faith and spirituality influences how people dream is underway, including whether people who are religious are less likely to have nightmares and dreams about death.

Aged care workers say robotic pets are helping residents reduce anxiety, depression and social isolation. 

The Gold Coast faces "unique" challenges for mental health services, as psychologists warn they cannot meet demand unless training pathways are reformed and Medicare rebates are increased.

Mental health apps have flourished in the gaps within mental healthcare. But the products are also exempt from regulations in Australia, with some experts concerned about user safety.

Australian kids in out-of-home-care usually go through multiple placements and rarely get therapeutic support to deal with trauma. A new model of care that pays mental health experts to become full-time foster parents aims to change that.

Psychologist Tim Byron and musicologist Jadey O’Regan recorded five popular hooks to test your memory. Can you guess the song without vocals?

A new study from the University of New South Wales finds viewing just small amounts of content showing diverse body types on social media can improve body satisfaction in young women.

A remarkable look behind the scenes of Australia's first psychedelic-assisted therapy trial.

Doctors told Lindy Bok she had two years to live. The psychedelic compound found in "magic mushrooms" is helping her face death, and get "20 years of therapy in one hit".

Emma was diagnosed with post-natal depression after a traumatic birth experience. She says the help she got from a specialised mother and baby unit saved her life and now she's worried for other mothers because the unit is closing.

A private hospital in Tasmania that has a focus on mental health and is home to the state's only mother and baby unit is under review and "liaising closely" with the health department. 

The TV show Succession highlights a struggle some adult children face: the need for approval from an abusive parent. So why don't they leave? It's rarely that easy, writes Gery Karantzas.

Working with difficult people is a universal experience but this workplace expert has some advice on how to deal with them. 

Psychologists say they are struggling to meet skyrocketing demand for services and it is creating a national mental health emergency with people living in the bush far worse off.

For more than a decade, an all-boys school in Melbourne's leafy south-east has worked to create a program to develop its students into "respectful men".