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For anyone who has ever crossed a finish line and immediately started looking for the next one, this one's for you. We explore why happiness always seems to be one goal away, and what the psychology of lottery winners can teach us about finally being happy.

Can a chatbot actually understand you, or just sound like it does? This article unpacks why AI mental health support can feel surprisingly comforting and where it quietly falls short, including a real example of how getting the diagnosis wrong can make things worse, not better.

When trauma lives beyond the reach of words, healing doesn't require a perfect narrative. Discover how EMDR, somatic therapy, schema therapy, and other approaches help you access and process what language alone can't reach — at Conscious Health Clinic in the Illawarra.

The guilt that comes with every snapped word or distracted moment is real — but it may also be completely misplaced. Here's what the science actually says about what children need from us.

Feeling low and struggling with daily tasks? When depression sets in, even small chores feel overwhelming. Behavioural activation helps break this cycle by gently re-engaging with everyday activities. This 7-day, 15-minutes-a-day cleaning schedule makes it manageable. One room, one day at a time. Small, consistent actions create real momentum and can make a meaningful difference to your mood and wellbeing.

A psychologist’s perspective on wanting your partner to change, what’s really driving the urge for them to change, and how focusing on your own support can shift the relationship.