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The psychology of overconfidence: why excessive self-belief is often a successful strategy in life
Microbreaks key to boosting energy and motivation at work, study finds
Are cats getting tamer – or is it people who are changing?
How competent are you when it comes to data protection? Four questions will give you the answer
People Misunderstand Key Climate Actions, Study Shows
Some speed-reading apps make big claims. But how fast can humans actually read?
Dealing with difficult customers? Taking a few minutes to reflect on your day may help
Ariana Grande’s appearance attracted intense scrutiny, not just genuine concern
Chores or no chores? The economic psychology of giving kids pocket money
Why bad health information can seem so convincing – and five ways to resist it
Addressing loneliness in Australia: Psychologists mark International Friendship Day
When Nature Not Only Restores, But Fortifies
Got money questions? How to get chatbots to give you accurate answers
UW study identifies genetic changes tied to more severe cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia
The case for having an imperfect memory – a psychologist explains
New Research On Impact Of Education On Local Economies
Accepting free will doesn’t exist could make us less hateful and ashamed
What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk
Psychology Assistants hit the books
Paid prac expansion a win for allied health students but many care sector students left out in the cold
Diet-related chronic disease is Australia’s number 1 killer yet dietitian students ignored in Prac Payments expansion
La Trobe Welcomes Expansion Of Prac Payments
AI chatbots can be as effective as humans at emotional support – and sometimes better
Exercise Addiction Is Real, But Often Overstated
Reassuring touch kept the peace six million years before humans evolved – new research
Preventative mental health support could unlock $219 million for the Australian economy
Have child, need job: How child-care problems prevent many families from re-entering the workforce
Why do some people who trust in science also believe in scientific conspiracy theories?
WFI Insurance shares farming incident insights in support of 2026 Farm Safety Week
MPAC commissions connect artists with Monash research to spark bold new performance
The brains of blind people reorganize differently than previously thought
APS calls for stronger early intervention as AIHW report reveals growing mental health burden among
AI can predict how you’ll respond to a survey. But that’s not the same as understanding you
What’s stopping you?: Using behavioural science to improve our adoption of new industry standards
New framework could help unlock the power of belief in healthcare
Finocchiaro Government supporting veterans and families through Operation Thrive scholarships
Small Gift To ’30 For 30′ Campaign To Have Big Impact
Enriching Conversations With Toddlers
Consciousness: how ‘working memory’ may mysteriously give rise to it
Updated Allied Health Fees – Effective 1 July 2026
As communities face more frequent hazard warnings, we need better systems to avoid ’emergency fatigue’
Menopause Care At All Endometriosis Clinics
This simple, low-cost activity reduces depression in young adults
Don’t Ask Trees For Their Names: Bayside
Real results delivered for mental health
Free will: does refusing to believe in it make you a ‘bad’ person? Research is challenging this old idea
Scientists develop ‘explainable’ AI tools to help doctors diagnose mental illness
AI saves time – so why does it make us feel guilty?