Psychology

House with a face

Face pareidolia – the phenomenon of seeing faces in everyday objects – uses the same brain processes that we use to recognise and interpret other ‘real’ human faces.

A person presenting to the board.

Commitment to act and the courage to be vulnerable should form the foundation of any leadership model – not just inclusive leadership.

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Mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness. Positive mental health involves feeling good and functioning well, and there are ways to improve even if you don't have a mental illness.

anxious woman in mask

How do you know if your fears of coronavirus are out of control? And what can you do about it?

gardening

A group of UNSW cross-discipline experts discuss the benefits of plants, gardening and green spaces during COVID-19.

family argument

The best way to avoid any family tensions at home is to know how to spot them building and then try to calm things down. Here are some tips on how to do that.

sad anxious woman

Is it safe to nip out for milk? Should I download the COVIDSafe app? Is it OK to wear my pyjamas in a Zoom meeting? All these extra decisions are taking their toll.

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Research has shown if students are not given problem-solving opportunities after they have learnt the basics, their learning can decline.

New Year's Resolution

Why do New Year's resolution notoriously fail and how do we make sure we stick to them? Dr Lisa A Williams from UNSW School of Psychology explains the psychological reasons why your New Year's resolutions might actually work.

Christmas table setting

A psychologist weighs in on why our brain tells us to overeat during the holidays – and how we can manage those signals.

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