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Alone Australia contestants are grappling with isolation and setbacks. Here’s what makes a winner

04 May 2023

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

Online tool found to be effective at assessing dementia risk

20 Apr 2023

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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Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant, study finds

15 Mar 2023

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

Resilience in the face of disaster: new reports examine mental health and bushfires

16 Feb 2023

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

Online interaction is impacting the mood and cognitive function of young people

24 Jan 2023

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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Why faces might not be as attention-grabbing as we think

19 Jan 2023

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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Rapid cognitive decline uncommon in ageing people with HIV on stable treatment: study

16 Jan 2023

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

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Small exposure to body positive content can improve body image

06 Jan 2023

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

UNSW researchers receive more than $16m in Ideas Grants

15 Dec 2022

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

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What COVID has taught us about sharing our emotions – and why now’s a good time to share again

01 Dec 2022

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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