School of Psychology

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Is winning about mental toughness? How about coping with social isolation? Or will it be the one who’s in awe of a sunset?

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Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors.  

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UNSW experts hope this evidence will ensure pregnant people are prioritised as a vulnerable group for mental health in future disease outbreaks. 

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A long-term study led by UNSW Sydney researchers has analysed older Canberrans’ mental health during the 2019/2020 bushfires.

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The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers finds.

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Research combining wearable eye-tracking technology and AI body detection software suggests our eyes aren’t drawn to the faces of passers-by as much as previously thought.

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As with all chronic conditions, a focus on cognitive and mental health should be part of ongoing care.

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Content celebrating diverse body types on social media can improve body satisfaction in young women, a new study from UNSW Sydney finds.

NRMRC Ideas Grants

20 UNSW academics receive NHMRC Ideas Grants for research in medicine and health, and science.

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It seems like no-one is mentioning the dark days of lockdowns. But it’s worth sharing our feelings as we look to an uncertain future.

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