There has been a lot of recent attention on gender pay equity, the re-emergence of racism in western societies, and how youth mental health has been an increasing concern in recent years. However, the way we talk about older people, and indeed, how older people view and talk about themselves is also revealing of deeper […]
Tag Archives: health
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Most people will experience a relationship break up. They can be hard to get over. One way to manage this is to try to actively decrease the feelings of love you have for your ex-partner? But does this work? Do people believe they can control their feelings of love in this way? Can you actually […]
Business, Podcast, Psychology
4 in 5 people experience a mental health disorder by midlife. What do we know about those who don’t?
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You might be familiar with the often quoted statistic that 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 people experience mental health difficulties. What you might not be aware of is that is the answer if people are answering about what they are experiencing at that particular point in time. Long-term studies following the same people […]
Business, Podcast, Psychology
Scared behind the wheel: How driving anxiety may influence our health and wellbeing
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Learning to drive has been a rite of passage in many societies for decades. For many, it is a central part of their everyday lives, especially if they live in rural areas, or where other alternatives aren’t as practical or appealing. But what happens if we become anxious about driving? How might that shape our […]
Business, Podcast, Psychology
Creating consciousness: Our brain’s top-down, bottom-up framework for making sense of the world around & within us
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Consciousness is a curious and complex phenomenon. There are many ideas about what consciousness means and how it comes about, but I came across a compelling and relatively simple argument when I attended TEDFest this year – where the TED2017 conference was livestreamed for TEDx conference organisers from around the world, all convened in New […]
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The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You By Robert L. Leahy Phd Buy on Amazon Worrying can be described as the process of unpleasant thoughts that keep coming back and cause us to be anxious or distressed. Although it’s certainly true that worrying is often seen as a problem, there is […]
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Psych Meds Made Simple: How & Why They Do What They Do By Ashley L Peterson Buy on Amazon About 1 in 9 adult New Zealanders receive a prescription for antidepressants each year. Although we think they are generally helpful for people, we know surprisingly little about what it might be like to take them. […]
Business, Podcast, Psychology
We know that divorce and health are linked – but how exactly does this link work?
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The Divorce Recovery Workbook: How to Heal from Anger, Hurt, and Resentment and Build the Life You Want By Mark S. Rye PhD, Crystal Dea Moore PhD Buy on Amazon It is pretty well established that the experience of marital; separation and divorce is a risk for a range of poor health outcomes, even many […]
Business, Podcast, Psychology
How climate change affects us mentally and socially, whether you believe in it or not
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Being the Change: A New Kind of Climate Documentary Starring Peter Kalmus, Ed Begley Jr., Mike Farrell Buy on Amazon When you think about climate change- psychology and mental health may not be the first thing that you think of. However, the two are very much connected. As well as possible mental health disorders such […]
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Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success By Shawn Stevenson Buy on Amazon In this episode, I talk with Professor Sally Ferguson, based at the Appleton Institute in Adelaide, Australia, and Deputy Dean of Research in the School of Human Health and Social Sciences […]