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New form of CBT may help with chronic pain management

Research investigates the effect of a new form of CBT called acceptance and commitment therapy on the outcomes of people living with chronic pain.

PTSD may be physical and not only psychological

The part of the brain that helps control emotion may be larger in people who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after brain injury compared to those with a brain injury without PTSD…

Expecting the worst: People’s perceived morality is biased towards negativity

People who are believed to be immoral are unable to reverse individuals’ perception of them, potentially resulting in difficulties in the workplace and barriers in accessing fair and equal treatment…

First impressions count in the fight against anti-vaccination conspiracy theories

New research has found that prevention is better than cure when it comes to fighting anti-vaccination conspiracy theories.

Brain-training games ‘do not boost cognition’

Measures of brain activity, decision-making, and cognitive ability show that the benefits of brain-training games are no greater than those of video games.

Study reveals an elevated cancer risk in Holocaust survivors

A new study indicates that survivors of the Holocaust have experienced a small but consistent increase in the risk of developing cancer.

Eight reasons why coffee is good for you

Learn about eight possible reasons why drinking coffee could benefit your health, including how it might boost your mood or protect against diabetes.

Art boosts long-term mental health – new study

Taking part in art classes can improve mental health and enhance social inclusion over a prolonged period, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Promotion.

Old antibiotic could form new depression treatment

An antibiotic used mostly to treat acne has been found to improve the quality of life for people with major depression, in a world-first clinical trial from Deakin University.

Seniors’ well-being may depend more on psychological factors than physical ones

New research suggests that in later life, psychosocial factors may play a more significant role in subjective well-being than physical ones.