Stress
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Health & Medicine
Caring for the carers
National Carers Week is a time to think about the unpaid work done by millions caring for loved ones with mental ill health and how we can support them
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Health & Medicine
When kids get stressed out by the stress of others
Empathy is vital for social functioning. However, new research demonstrates that children who are particularly empathic are also more anxious
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Health & Medicine
Judicial stress falls heaviest on magistrates
Following up evidence of distress and burnout in the judiciary, research finds that stress affects magistrates the most, exacerbated by social isolation and a lack of autonomy
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Health & Medicine
How to (sleigh) ride your emotions this Christmas
Santa knows if you’re naughty or nice, but not if you’re sad or stressed. For people feeling down this holiday period, here are some evidence-based tips for managing your emotions
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Business & Economics
Parents of school-age kids during COVID-19? Yes, you’re stressed
In the midst of a major economic downturn and increasing family-work conflict, Australian parents are feeling the burn of COVID-19
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Business & Economics
Why do we say things we later regret?
Experiments show that when we are stressed, exercising or otherwise aroused, we are more prone to say things we shouldn’t. So, to keep a secret, try to stay calm
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Health & Medicine
Wellbeing survey of Australia’s judiciary reveals risk of distress and burnout
The first survey into the wellbeing of judges and magistrates reveals a judiciary coping well with high stress work, but many show signs of distress and risk of burnout
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Education
How technology is boosting our young people’s wellbeing
At least one in five young people experience anxiety and depression, often related to school. The new Bio-Dash program uses technology to help teach students to manage their own wellbeing
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Health & Medicine
Are we taking care of the carers?
Carers and support workers in disability and aged care are crucial but survey research suggest their working conditions are taking a mental toll
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Health & Medicine
The mental cost of keeping a secret
New research finds that on average we keep around 17 secrets people have confided in us, but this often comes with strings attached for our psychological wellbeing