Extra support for mental health
In the face of a projected 42% shortfall in mental health workers by 2030, Flinders University is rolling out an innovative project aimed at expanding the […]
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Powering the trajectory of early career researchers
Generating new knowledge and solving community problems are in our Flinders University DNA so it follows there’s solid support to encourage emerging researchers on their impact […]
Trigger warnings generating ‘pandora effect’
The first meta-analysis of all experiments investigating trigger and content warnings has found they may be increasing our anxiety and enhancing our curiosity about the distressing […]
Telehealth services need dialling up
Despite a surge during COVID-19, the use of telehealth-supported access to audiologists is not being used to its full potential according to new research from Flinders […]
Mothers’ role in body image
Experts have warned that ‘fat talk’ by mothers can unwittingly create problems for their daughter’s body satisfaction and even cause future disordered eating. Flinders University psychology […]
Tips for good sleep with Daylight Saving Time
Sleep experts Emeritus Professor Leon Lack and Dr Gorica Micic provide analysis. Considerable evidence shows that many people suffer tiredness and some distress the next week […]
Instagram’s body image effect
Viewing sexualised Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among […]
Flinders’ hand in educating 800 teachers across China – and counting
Beijing: Flinders University has reaffirmed its commitment to teaching the teachers – developing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Capital Normal University (CNU) in a […]
Four body image types can ‘shape fitness’
Hitting the gym or running track seems straight forward for some – but what are the barriers many women face in partaking in regular exercise, particularly […]