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Jan
11
2026

Dr Sam Arnold: Autistic Burnout

Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Autistic burnout is not just tiredness. It can be a prolonged, life-altering depletion linked to sensory overload and masking. Sam ...

Jan
11
2026

Samuel Cornell: Why We Pretend Holidays Were Great

Places & Travel, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Coming home from a trip and admitting it was disappointing can feel strangely shameful. Public health researcher Samuel Cornell explains ...

Dec
21
2025

Elizabeth Jane: Why Christmas Can Intensify Grief

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Christmas often amplifies feelings of loss, absence and loneliness for people living with grief. Elizabeth Jane reflects on why this ...

Dec
21
2025

Inge Gnatt: Why Some of Us Are Competitive and Others Are Chill

Kids & Family, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Some people thrive on competition, while others prefer to opt out entirely. Psychologist Inge Gnatt explains where those differences come ...

Dec
14
2025

Dr Jan Kabátek: Working From Home and What It Means for Mental Health

Business, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences

Working from home has shifted from novelty to normal, with mixed effects on wellbeing. Research Fellow Jan Kabátek explains what ...

Sep
19
2025
Sep
8
2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Hooked on Nostalgic TV

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture, TV & Film

From comfort rewatches to streaming fatigue, old 2000s favourites are pulling us back more than ever. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne ...

Aug
28
2025

Adam Bode: Why Online Couples Report Lower Relationship Satisfaction

Relationships, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Couples who meet online report feeling less satisfied and less intense love than those who meet in real life. Adam ...

Aug
17
2025

Alex Kain: ‘The Philosophy’

Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Could your life be running on autopilot? Melbourne entrepreneur Alex Kain urges Australians to reflect on the systems we live ...

Jul
24
2025

Anthony Smith: Mind Matters – Healing Guilt and Shame

LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Shame and guilt can weigh heavily, particularly in the LGBTQIA+ community. Clinical Psychologist Anthony Smith explores the origins of these ...