What helps children with ADHD?
Hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating are the hallmarks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What helps children with ADHD?
Memory structure & function
A Hypothetical case study to demonstrate interplay of memory and different memory systems as they relate to PTSD. This exposition also explores the concept of misinformation, priming and false memory syndrome.
Early intervention crucial for autism
Identifying children with autism early – before age two – is possible and greatly improves their opportunities for development.
What is the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy?
Understanding the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy Many clients ask me, “What’s the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?” I always explain to my clients it’s all about the needs of …
How family violence affects a child’s world
Understanding how family violence affects a child BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Living with family violence affects how children see themselves and the world around them, leading to a raft of …
Are you a perfectionist?
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Striving for precision may seem like a desirable trait, but research suggests extreme perfectionism is a risk factor for depression, anxiety and eating disorders. We live …
What you can do to avoid Alzheimer’s Disease
PRESENTED BY LISA GENOVA Neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova on what research suggests we can do to keep dementia at bay Published in: Health Tags: Brain, Dementia, Memory, Mental health Quoted article: What you can …
Positive psychology turning mental illness on its head
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY A focus on people’s strengths not just symptoms or challenges is helping people with mental disorders achieve a better quality of life and avoid being defined …
Teaching children how to cope with life’s challenges
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Helping children to deal with worries and stress will help them grow into resilient adults. Just like adults, young children have worries that cause stress. Adults …
How strengths-based parenting helps young people to thrive
BY PROFESSOR LEA WATERS MAPS, PRESIDENT ELECT OF THE INTERNATIONAL POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION Amplifying strengths helps children reach their full potential and improves wellbeing. Parenting can be a difficult business and …