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November 2014

Teens Watching P0rn – Two Reasons That’s a Problem

By |2014-11-07T01:45:03+11:00November 7th, 2014|Categories: Cybersafety, Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: , , , , , |

The prevalence of teens perusing porn sites should raise concerns for two reasons: recent research regarding p0rn and the brain, and a growing number of sexual-health experts and young men claiming that Internet p0rn is causing sexual dysfunctions. - Gabe Deem via Porn: Many Teens Watch It, and Two Reasons That's a Problem | Gabe Deem.

‘Sexting’ now banned in Victoria

By |2014-11-04T16:28:57+11:00November 4th, 2014|Categories: Uncategorized|

So-called "sexting" without consent is now an offence in Victoria.From Monday, anyone who maliciously or deliberately spreads intimate images of another person - or threatens to do so - faces prosecution under two new offences.The ban applies to intimate images of anyone under the age of 18 as well as images of adults without their [...]

October 2014

Beyond Right And Wrong

By |2014-11-03T09:41:47+11:00October 31st, 2014|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: , , , , , |

Four Steps Toward Forgiveness The process of forgiveness can be a liberating experience. One that if practiced proactively can lead to a wonderful experience of life. Interestingly, forgiveness can only occur because we have been given the gift of the ability to make choices. We have the choice to forgive or not to forgive and [...]

Can You Really Buy “Wonderful?”

By |2014-10-31T04:29:21+11:00October 31st, 2014|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Technology|Tags: , , , , , , , |

One of Australia’s biggest stores has re-launched its brand for the first time in a decade. In its new TV advert, Myer has moved away from its “My Store” brand to a new stance that claims it’s time to “find wonderful.” The advert sets up for the punchline by questioning where wonderful went. Remember when [...]

Understanding Depression

By |2014-11-05T09:16:54+11:00October 31st, 2014|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: , , , , , |

Around 450 million people around the world are estimated to have some form of mental health disorder, and one in four people will suffer from mental illness at some time in their life. Depression is a common mental health disorder and it is estimated that 154 million people globally suffer from depression. A 2013 study [...]

Bottle Babies: the devastation of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders

By |2020-11-02T09:56:05+11:00October 31st, 2014|Categories: Drugs & Alcohol, Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: , , , , , , |

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a group of conditions that develop in children whose brains are permanently and irreversibly damaged before they are born. They can manifest in a range of ways, from learning difficulties to developmental delays, sensory overload, impaired memory, impulsiveness and co-ordination problems. The single factor shared by everyone on the spectrum [...]

8 Scientifically-Backed Ways to Feel Happier

By |2014-10-31T03:47:16+11:00October 31st, 2014|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Science & Research|Tags: , , , , , |

The key to happiness is obviously a whole lot more complicated than simple addition (x+y=joy). But maybe a “happiness equation” isn’t such a far-fetched idea: In fact, researchers at the University College London have developed a formula to accurately forecast the happiness of more than 18,000 people, Time.com reported. A big part of the equation had [...]

The Psychology of iSheep

By |2014-10-31T02:27:59+11:00October 31st, 2014|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Society & Culture|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The reputation of Apple’s fans is as well known as Apple’s products. These are the people who have already started lining up outside Apple stores, just to be first to own the latest iPhone. When they are not in line, they scour the Internet for articles that affirm their belief in Apple’s products, reacting swiftly [...]

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