Psychology
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Real life
Have you ever been shushed? It’s humiliating and now I know why
The dinner with my family and girlfriend was going perfectly, and then a few stern words from the waiter ruined everything.
- by Roby D'Ottavi
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Opinion
Crime
I’ve treated too many men like Pelicot to be horrified by the French mass rape
As a forensic psychologist, I have encountered many sexual predators. All found ways to justify their acts. Conversations about consent and “rape culture” would not have prevented these horrific crimes.
- by Ahona Guha
Why are older people missing from our conversations about internet addiction?
Conversations around technology – and its potential harms – often focus on our youth. But what about the growing number of digitally connected older adults?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Opinion
Royal family
Family game night made me realise I have more in common with the royals than I thought
The truth is, we all know a family like the Middletons. But not only do I know one of these families – I am in one.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Sunday Life
What surviving a car accident taught me about life
Once I realised that I couldn’t do a single thing to stop what was about to happen, I became overwhelmingly calm, tranquil even.
- by Wendy Squires
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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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
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