Australian psychologists' perceptions on their role in end ‐of‐life care of older adults
ConclusionThe potential exists for psychologists to improve psycho ‐social‐spiritual‐community outcomes at EOL and to meet the increasing demands of an ageing demographic with greater associated caregiver burden. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - February 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kitty Vivekananda, Nathan McNamara, Perrin Chan, Chunyin Ma, Carlie Spinks Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 55, Issue 1, Page 1-2, February 2020. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 7, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

“It exists”: An exploratory study of treatment experiences in men with eating disorders
ConclusionThe findings highlight the importance of person ‐centred ED treatments for men. Also identified was a need for improved health literacy among health practitioners in the field of EDs, specifically an increased awareness of the development of tailored interventions for men. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 5, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Priyanka Thapliyal, Janet Conti, Ranidu S. L. Bandara, Phillipa Hay Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Excellence in research in Australia: the souffle keeps on rising
ConclusionIt is now the case that 78% of AOUs are performing at or above world standard in psychology according to the ARC's definition of world standard, an outstanding result and double the level seen in 2010. Some of the issues associated with the ERA data collections are discussed, and suggestions are made for improving this process. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Simon F. Crowe, Cathy Prado Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research

A qualitative analysis of the experiences, training, and support needs of school mental health workers regarding student trauma
ConclusionsThe findings suggest a need for further research regarding the development and ongoing implementation of multi ‐tiered trauma‐informed support, training practices and protocols for school staff and school mental health workers. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emily Berger, Sarah Samuel Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Excellence in research in Australia: the souffle keeps on rising
ConclusionIt is now the case that 78% of AOUs are performing at or above world standard in psychology according to the ARC's definition of world standard, an outstanding result and double the level seen in 2010. Some of the issues associated with the ERA data collections are discussed, and suggestions are made for improving this process. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Simon F. Crowe, Cathy Prado Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research

A qualitative analysis of the experiences, training, and support needs of school mental health workers regarding student trauma
ConclusionsThe findings suggest a need for further research regarding the development and ongoing implementation of multi ‐tiered trauma‐informed support, training practices and protocols for school staff and school mental health workers. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emily Berger, Sarah Samuel Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Australia's Adonis: Understanding what motivates young men's lifestyle choices for enhancing their appearance
ConclusionsUnderstanding the factors contributing to the attainment of a muscularity ‐defined masculine body image is important given the risky health behaviours young men may engage in to reach this ideal. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Timothy M. Piatkowski, Katherine M. White, Leanne M. Hides, Patricia L. Obst Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research

Facilitators and barriers of empowerment in family and domestic violence housing models: A systematic literature review
ConclusionsThis review provided some preliminary evidence that the culture within housing models facilitated empowerment in FDV survivors, more so than logistical characteristics of the housing models. This review can be used to inform ideal practice for Australian FDV housing models so that empowerment can be facilitated in survivors. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Julia R. Martz, Vivian Romero, Joel R. Anderson Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research