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Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too

Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too

by sascha.wolter | Aug 29, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

In a new study, we looked at how the presence of diagnostic labels – such as ‘major depressive disorder’ or ‘PTSD’ – affected the way people perceived others experiencing mental distress.

Calls to ban ‘harmful pornography’ are rife. Here’s what teens actually think about porn

Calls to ban ‘harmful pornography’ are rife. Here’s what teens actually think about porn

by sascha.wolter | Aug 21, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

Adults have blamed porn for many things recently, including harming teenagers. We asked teens what they thought and their opinions paint a complex picture.

Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image

Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image

by sascha.wolter | Aug 8, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

Our new study found watching just eight minutes of TikTok content focused on dieting, weight loss and exercise had an immediate negative effect on body image satisfaction for young women.

Too many Year 9 students are missing school. What can parents and teachers do to keep them engaged?

Too many Year 9 students are missing school. What can parents and teachers do to keep them engaged?

by sascha.wolter | Jul 18, 2024 | Mental health, Psychology

Year 9 is often seen as a ‘lost year’, where a young person has left junior high school but is not yet a senior student.

Young Australians feel they are ‘missing out’ on being young: new research

Young Australians feel they are ‘missing out’ on being young: new research

by sascha.wolter | Jul 15, 2024 | Psychology

Should “being young” be enshrined as a human right?

New research shows 1 in 5 Australians have perpetrated sexual violence in their adult lives. The true rate might be even worse

New research shows 1 in 5 Australians have perpetrated sexual violence in their adult lives. The true rate might be even worse

by sascha.wolter | Jul 9, 2024 | Psychology

Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows alarmingly high rates of sexual violence perpetration. Here’s what is shows.

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