An article emphasising the need to develop our understanding of the mind-body connection, due to an over-reliance on external biological interventions, such as medication.
Tag: Research
What Do we Know About Happiness?
Many of us would say that what we most want in life is to be happy. But what does this mean? If we work extra hard to achieve goals, but… Read more »
How Many Hours Should We Work?
What is the upper limit to the number of hours we might best work each week? This question relates to the issue of burnout, which occurs when the demands on us… Read more »
Trump May Leave Us with Quite a Mess
An article examining the aspects of narcissistic personality disorder in the context of recent implication from the mainstream media that Donald Trump displays the characteristics of a narcissist.
Optimism Needed for Mental Health
Mental health ought to be a significant issue in every federal election. Recent statistical findings highlight this need. Firstly, suicide is now the leading cause of premature death in Australia,… Read more »
Synchronicity, The Lost Soul of Psychology and Psychiatry
Synchronicity relates to meaningful coincidences that occur with such uncanny timing that they seem to go well beyond chance. To the uninitiated, this may result from someone looking out for… Read more »
The Upside of an Ageing Brain
Many people express concerns about the potential impact of their ageing on their abilities, and especially their cognitive functioning. Our perceived mental abilities can be an important aspect of our… Read more »
Effectiveness of Psychological Therapy for Anxiety and Depression
Chris Mackey and Associates released the following information as a press release to numerous media outlets throughout Australia on September 1st, 2010. New study supports clinical and cost effectiveness… Read more »