We have compiled a list of websites related to the COVID-19 outbreak that may help you in a number of different ways. These websites may provide positive relief from the challenges we’re all facing, provide mental health resources to assist with the challenges around staying at home for extended periods of time, or they provide… Read more »
Tag: Positive Media
Chris Mackey on 3CR’s Brainwaves program
Chris appeared on 3CR’s Brainwaves program on October 30, 2019. On the program, they talk about the new edition of Chris’s book The Positive Psychology of Synchronicity: Enhance Your Mental Health With The Power of Coincidence, as well as his involvement with Channel 9’s TV Show Destination Happiness. This episode of brainwaves does mention the… Read more »
Chris Mackey on Saturday Night with Dr Sally Cockburn – 3AW
Chris featured on 3AW’s ‘Saturday Night’ program with Dr Sally Cockburn on October 26. The discussion revolved around Chris’s new book, The Positive Psychology of Synchronicity and the interview went for half an hour.
Synchronicity with Libbi Gorr on ABC 774
Libbi Gorr interviews Chris Mackey, clinical psychologist, about his new book, The Positive Psychology of Synchronicity before callers ring in to describe their meaningful coincidences. Recorded on ABC 774 radio Melbourne on 22/09/19.
Synchronicity
This article sums up the main themes of The Positive Psychology of Synchronicity and plans for the book launch at Watkins Books in London.
Keep it Positive
An article about using media to promulgate positive message. In reference to the third season of Destination Happiness, starting back on Channel 9 on 7 September 2019.
Screen Save Us
This article is about containing the amount of time that kids spend on screens and using social media compared with being outside, or enjoying green time.
Promoting Mental Health with Positive Media
Mainstream media, including TV, radio and newspapers can have a very important role in promoting positive physical and mental health. Conveying health messages through popular media has a much greater reach than typical health interventions, which are generally targeted to individuals. As a clinical psychologist that is why I’m especially pleased to be involved in… Read more »
Happy Medium
Mainstream media can have a particularly important role in promoting positive physical and mental health. This article examines what that role is and why a more positive approach to mainstream media would be beneficial for consumers.
Positive Power
Some of the most important messages about mental health are simple optimistic messages. This article explores the role of the media in perpetuating a positive environment for our community, as well as how a pessimistic outlook has been perpetuated by pharmaceutical companies in order to gain financially.