Stress

Health & Medicine
Opinion
How to avoid bankrupting your ‘hope budget’
From doomscrolling to relentless negative headlines, the 21st century is mentally tough. But hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a resource. And like any resource, it needs budgeting

Politics & Society
Maybe just think about who’s carrying the mental load at Christmas
Recognising the emotional work that goes on behind the holidays is key to a more equitable and inclusive festive season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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