Two eyes, a nose and a … tree trunk. The human brain can sometimes see faces in objects faster than recognising the objects themselves, a University of Queensland study has found.
Unconscious biases can cloud rational decision-making, but a University of Queensland study has found erroneous thinking can be reversed with training.
Associate Professor Alka Kothari from UQ’s Northside Clinical Unit, and postdoctoral research fellow Dr Beth O’Gorman from UQ’s School of Psychology, explain the impacts of perinatal depression on fathers, and why more support is needed.
Professor Jolanda Jetten and Professor Alina Morawska unpack how online radicalisation works, how to identify potential warning signs and how to approach someone you care about if you think they need help.
Researchers from The University of Queensland’s School of Psychology conducted a pilot study aimed at improving mental health wellbeing for palliative care patients, through a self-help intervention.
It’s a conversation we have all heard before, Australian teachers and staff are overworked, burnt out and continue to face a rise in mental health problems. But what is being done to solve the problem?
For many people, not knowing what to expect during an event like Cyclone Alfred can have a significant effect on their mental health, causing anxiety and stress.
University of Queensland research has highlighted the need for specialised support services to help people with young onset dementia cope with giving up driving.
