Psychology
Opinion
Mental health
It’s a nice idea, but more therapy won’t fix our growing mental health crisis
As a psychologist, it is sad to see an increase in self-interest among some who perpetuate the idea that more sessions is the only antidote to our problems.
- by Bianca Denny
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Road rage
The man in front of me was cracking it at the cashier. Five minutes later I lost it myself
Rude behaviour is contagious and on the rise. I’ve been guilty of it myself. Are we losing touch with civility?
- by Kate Halfpenny
Feel like the ‘less successful’ sibling? Here’s how to cope
Having a sibling who is widely regarded as a big success can make you feel like you’re living in their shadow. But there are ways out of it.
- by Nell Geraets
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Opinion
We demand this attribute of our Olympians, yet it has become a dirty word
The world’s top athletes are desperately pursuing their best performance at the Paris Games. They know the tiniest slip can mean the difference between a place on the podium and a painful defeat. We shouldn’t be afraid of ambition.
- by Robert James Stove
Megan Phelps-Roper: ‘I was one of the loudest voices of my generation’
The former member of the Westboro Baptist Church talks about the men who helped guide her away from her hateful beliefs.
- by Jane Rocca
What are Australian men talking about in therapy?
From toxic masculinity to parenting issues, these are the six most common topics men are bringing to the therapy room.
- by Staff Writer
Nine in 10 people lie to their therapist. But why?
We pay hundreds of dollars to have people listen to our deepest truths. So why can’t we divulge our secrets?
- by Gary Nunn
‘I’d wake up and already be having a panic attack’: The forgotten victims of domestic violence
Studies show girls who grow up in violent homes are more likely to become victims of domestic violence themselves. That was true of Kate.
- by Jordan Baker
Employers spruik workplace wellbeing services. But who is picking up the phone?
More workers are accessing their company’s Employee Assistance Program, but psychologists and researchers have questioned whether the system is working.
- by Mary Ward
In Depth
Paris 2024
‘The weight of expectation was crippling’: How to avoid choking at the Olympics
The Olympic Games are unique – and so is the pressure that comes with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
- by Greg Baum
Psychiatrists fear patient confidentiality is being undermined in Qld courts
There is increasing concern that court access to health files may be used to cast doubt on the credibility of rape and sexual assault survivors.
- by Cloe Read
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