Health & Wellbeing
Mental - Physical - Spiritual
Mind, body, and spirit in a changing world.
From burnout to belonging, this section explores how modern life shapes mental, physical, and spiritual health. Discover evidence-based insights and critical reflections on therapy, nutrition, neurodiversity, and mindfulness — all aimed at helping us live with greater awareness, compassion, and balance.
Why Australia’s New Neurodiversity Standards Matter for Everyone
Learn how Australia’s new 2025 neurodiversity standards will reshape psychological practice and why this shift matters for clinicians and clients worldwide.
Tetris and Trauma: How a Simple Game Became a Surprising Tool for Reducing Intrusive Memories
Discover how playing Tetris after trauma may reduce intrusive memories, based on emerging research into memory, cognition, and recovery.
Second Screening: Should We Be Concerned?
An in-depth look at the rise of second-screening and how it’s reshaping attention, media, and creator wellbeing. Explore the psychological, cognitive, and cultural costs of multitasked media—and why this growing trend should concern both audiences and creators.
Ditch Online Dating: Build Your Offline Domain
Build real connections without dating apps. This comprehensive guide explains how to create an offline social domain that highlights your strengths and leads to genuine attraction, backed by psychology.
What Parents Need to Know About Cognitive Development in Children
Discover what parents need to know about cognitive development in children, with examples and tips based on developmental learning theories.
What Developmental Learning Theories Parents Should Know About
Learn the key developmental learning theories every parent should know, with practical examples to support your child’s growth, confidence, and curiosity.
Hangxiety: Why the Morning After Feels So Much Worse Than a Hangover
Discover what causes “hangxiety” — the post-drinking anxiety that hits after a night out. Learn the science behind it and practical ways to calm your mind and body the morning after.
The Psychological Toll of Late-Stage Capitalism
Burnout, anxiety, and stress are rising. Explore the psychological toll of late-stage capitalism, the erosion of agency, and how to protect your mental well-being.
The Hidden Western Bias in CBT
Is CBT a global gold standard or a cultural export? Examine the hidden Western bias in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Learn how its focus on rational individualism clashes with collectivist worldviews, somatic distress, and hierarchy. This article argues that to be truly effective, CBT must be decolonized and culturally adapted—challenging the "evidence-based" narrative built on WEIRD populations.
Considerations When Contemplating Teenage Therapeutic Pathways
Learn how to choose the right therapy for teens, why collaboration matters, and how self-directed approaches build trust and engagement.
Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Feel “Conservative-Coded”
Explore why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can feel “conservative-coded,” how moral psychology shapes receptivity, and ways to make CBT more inclusive.
Manufactured Trauma: The Risks of Pathologizing Ordinary Distress
Explore the risks of manufactured trauma—when over-diagnosis, suggestion, and cultural narratives transform ordinary distress into pathology. This essay offers a critical, ethical guide for clinicians and society.
The Psychology of Chosen Family: Building Support Networks in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Discover the psychology of chosen family in LGBTQIA+ communities. Learn how support networks foster resilience, belonging, and mental health beyond traditional family structures.
Sleep and Creativity: How Better Rest Can Boost Innovation and Problem-Solving
Discover how sleep enhances creativity and problem-solving. Learn the science of sleep and the practical ways rest fuels innovation, focus, and mental clarity.
Psychology of Food Cravings: Why We Crave Sugar, Salt, and Comfort Foods
Discover the psychology of food cravings. Learn why we crave sugar, salt, and comfort foods, and explore science-backed strategies to manage cravings for better health and wellbeing.
The Role of Spirituality in LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing
Explore how spirituality supports LGBTQIA+ wellbeing beyond religion. Discover how inner strength, mindfulness, and community practices foster resilience and belonging.
Mindful Dating: Using Psychology and Meditation to Build Meaningful Relationships
Discover how mindfulness and psychology can transform modern dating. Learn how mindful dating improves connection, reduces anxiety, and helps build meaningful relationships.
How Gut Health Shapes the Brain: The Microbiome-Mental Health Connection
Explore how gut health shapes the brain through the microbiome. Learn how diet, probiotics, and lifestyle affect anxiety, depression, and cognitive function.
Neurodiversity at Work: Supporting Employees with Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism
Discover how workplaces can support neurodiverse employees with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Learn strategies to create inclusive, productive environments where all talents thrive.
The Psychology of Digital Detox: Can Unplugging Actually Reduce Anxiety?
Does a digital detox really reduce anxiety? Explore the psychology behind screen breaks, social media use, and how unplugging can improve mental health in a hyper-connected world.