Can a hug with a dog or a cuddle from a cat cure loneliness?
Distrust is framed as a problem that needs to be solved. Instead, it can signal where there are deep social problems that need to be addressed.
This week, our expert guests focus on the future we can look forward to if we slow down and make a conscious effort to value our clothes, rather than seeing them as expendable or faddish.
Online conferences can serve as a form of peer support for students completing a PhD, providing a space for compassion, and a means of acknowledging we’re in this together.
The platform can have toxic effects on some young people’s body image — particularly girls — but it is also presents an opportunity for parents to start important conversations about online lives.
Human-centred design approaches can help solve some of our most pressing health challenges.
A new program is encouraging and enabling young refugees in Malaysia to thrive, not just survive.
Hustle culture’s not all bad. Some of today’s greatest success stories arose from humanity’s inherent drive to achieve. Dr Susan Carland and guests take a second look at the daily grind.
New research highlights how school leaders’ work was impacted by the drastic changes brought on by COVID-19 in 2020.
COVID-19 and social media has caused a massive spike in negative body image issues, but a new chatbot is helping combat it.
Inclusive educators from Australia, Brunei and Vietnam outline the strategies they adopted to assist students with disabilities amid the pandemic.
A research project aims to boost pharmacists’ roles in neighbourhood mental health.
Case studies on ageing have been turned into creative narratives, with the help of Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Josephine Wilson.
A new study highlights how a group of older Australians engaged with smart-home technologies to enhance their wellbeing and independence.
Relationships from friendships, business partnerships and even marriages continue to be forged at Monash. Read stories from fellow Monash alumni on how they 'met at Monash'.
Our experts provide tips and information for those who want to better understand and embrace the idea of planetary health.
How about uninterrupted internet three times faster than the NBN? Dr Susan Carland discovers that advances in space tech could see this happen within two years. Listen now.
New research aims to reveal the post-ICU effects on the body, and will highlight the vital role of physiotherapists in intensive care.
COVID-19 is testing the resilience of the tertiary education sector, and the international students it caters for, but there is a path forward.
Many parents are unsure how to discuss the pandemic with their children, but there are ways to tackle the tricky questions.
Multicultural leaders say it's vital to involve their communities in COVID-19 response strategies, tailor messaging to community values, and choose trusted messengers to deliver it.
A study has explored how people online are feeling, and responding to, the emotional rollercoaster during the COVID-19 crisis.
The emotional pressures working parents face will ramp up as another phase of remote learning looms.
New research finds frontline domestic violence workers are at risk of burnout due to increased pressures around COVID-19.
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