Psychology
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Judges, doctors warn of ‘unacceptable risk’ to public safety
Doctors are deeply concerned for their severely mentally ill patients and the public, as Sydney courts brace for the impact on the criminal justice system.
- Kate Aubusson and Angus Thomson
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Prachi can’t advocate for her patients in NSW, so she’s leaving
Prachi Brahmbhatt is one of dozens of psychiatrists quitting the NSW health system. The body representing her and her colleagues say this will be disastrous.
- Max Maddison and Nick Newling
- Opinion
- Mental health
Psychiatrist walkout is not about money, it’s about saving lives
The NSW public mental health system is so under-resourced that clinicians cannot provide the standard of care they are trained to give.
- Pramudie Gunaratne
‘She was crying uncontrollably’: What not to do when consoling someone who’s grieving
Josephine lost her daughter to suicide. Ashton’s mother was murdered. Here’s what they wish people would never say to those who are grieving.
- Cassandra Morgan
- Opinion
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I was surprised by what brought me joy in 2024. But I have the evidence
I created a “jar of joy” to record blissful experiences. The results were enlightening.
- Jo Pybus
Seven things to add or subtract for happiness, according to science
All the (good) science research about how you can be happier.
- Jacqueline Nesi
Felt lost in 2024? Reminiscing can help start the new year with purpose
Whether you’re 60 or 16, conducting a life review can be a useful exercise in building purpose and meaning into your present and future.
- Lauren Ironmonger
Robert Farquharson’s lost psychological report revealed
The report was buried in Victoria Police files for decades – until now. It remains the only attempt made to get the bottom of what motivated a man convicted of killing all three of his children.
- Michael Bachelard and Ruby Schwartz
Someone is stalked in my new book but 13 years ago it happened to me
It started in seemingly benign ways: random Skype calls and DMs. Then he started turning up closer to my house.
- Pip Drysdale
The phrase ‘holding space’ has gone viral. But what does it mean?
While the press tour for the movie adaptation of Wicked has made the term go viral, holding space isn’t new. Here’s what it means.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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