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Can extended periods consuming digital content lead to mental fog and diminished focus and impact our mental health? Two UNSW psychologists have found little evidence for it. In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly under fire, the term ‘brain rot’ — the idea that endless scrolling … Continued
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A landmark Lancet Commission report reveals cultural and societal issues are driving an increase in self-harm, underscoring the urgent need for governments to address this crisis. Over the last five years, a global team of more than 40 experts has brought together new perspectives on self-harm, bringing knowledge from those with lived experience, low- and … Continued
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Ride to Raise Funds for Youth Mental Health at 2nd Annual Manly Spin-a-thon After raising over $25,000 for youth mental health initiatives in 2023, the Spin-a-thon returns to Manly’s Corso Frenchs Forest, NSW – 31 October 2024: Proveda Foundation in collaboration with the Manly Business Chamber and ANTHEMCYCLE are excited to announce … Continued
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A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has leveraged the unique context of mandatory mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic to explore the relationship between stuttering, anxiety-related safety behaviours, and the challenge of maintaining open communication. Led by CDU lecturer and speech pathologist Dr Hamid Karimi, the research highlights how the fear of negative evaluation by … Continued
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Scientia Professor Helen Christensen from UNSW Sydney and the Black Dog Institute is recognised as 2024 NSW Scientist of the Year. Four researchers from UNSW Sydney have received NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering, acknowledging their impactful work on the local and global stage across science, health and engineering. Scientia Professor Helen … Continued
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While Mental Health Month is coming to an end, the need to raise funds for Beyond Blue’s support services is ongoing. That’s why Beyond Blue is making a final call to donate to a Big Blue Table event. The fundraising events have been taking place throughout October, working to fight the stigma surrounding mental … Continued
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In the lead up to Halloween, SANE is calling on big retailers to remove outdated costumes that are stereotyping people living with complex mental health issues. Major retailers, including Big W and Spotlight, are promoting a range of straitjacket costumes online that portray people with mental health issues as ‘insane’, ‘crazed patients’ and ‘out … Continued
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Women with disabilities face unique challenges regarding body image and the My Body My Voice Project reveals new research to address these challenges. Kit McMahon CEO, WHISE explains, “Body dissatisfaction is a universal experience, and for women with disabilities, these challenges can be compounded by ableism, inaccessibility, and lack of representation in media. This project … Continued
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Are you short on time and struggling to cope with the overwhelm of modern life? People today are more stressed, anxious and time-poor than ever before, so how can we deal with our constant stress and handle daily pressures? The Time Poor Series: Mindset is the ideal book for any busy person who wants … Continued
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It’s time to focus on mental health strategies that lean into refugees’ strengths, UNSW psychologists say. A systematic review led by UNSW Professor Angela Nickerson has identified several strong factors that are associated with better mental health outcomes among refugee adults. “While exposure to persecution, war and displacement is associated with high rates of psychological … Continued
