Experiences and psychological well ‐being of language brokers in Australia: A mixed methods approach
ConclusionThese results support the current policies requiring health services and legal aid to provide free interpreters for individuals not fluent in English. Additionally, these results my assist in government bodies and policy makers providing additional support and resources to language brokers in the home setting and the community. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 14, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ana ‐Marija Tomasi,
Renu Narchal Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Psychological pre ‐sentence evaluations for sentencing young offenders in Australia
ConclusionsOur article highlights the need for further research into Australian evaluation methodology for pre ‐sentence reports, and the need for professional standards and guidelines specific to Australian jurisdictions. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 12, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Debra Bycroft,
Greg E. Dear,
Deirdre Drake Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Predictors of life satisfaction in Australia: A study drawing upon annual data from the Gallup World Poll
ConclusionsOur comprehensive analysis implies that there is a need for better income support for people with very low incomes to improve their life satisfaction. Also, it would be of great benefit to Australia for the government and relevant policy makers to pay special attention to the improvement of healthcare services for the country's ageing population. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Joonha Park,
Mohsen Joshanloo,
Heinz Scheifinger Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Advancing our understanding of mental wellbeing and mental health: The call to embrace complexity over simplification
ConclusionEmbracing the complex relationship between mental health and wellbeing can lead to a number of positive changes to the mental health system. It can first lead to much needed advances in mental health assessment. It can improve the design and implementation of interventions that aim to build wellbeing, improve symptoms of mental illness, or both. It can inspire new scientific research and finally can facilitate better health policy. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 22, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Joep Agteren,
Matthew Iasiello Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Development and Initial Evaluation of the Craving Metacognition Scale
ConclusionsThe Craving Metacognition Scale shows preliminary evidence of psychometric validity. It has a simple factor structure that measures craving metacognitions reported by individuals with a range of drinking habits. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 21, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kristen Tulloch,
Andrew J. Baillie Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 54, Issue 6, Page 451-452, December 2019. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Acceptance and commitment therapy for hoarding disorder: A proposed treatment protocol for individuals
ConclusionThus the urgent need for the inclusion or augmentation of ACT into existing treatment protocols is warranted. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan Eppingstall,
Sophia Xenos,
Keong Yap Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Comparing compassion across cultures: Similarities and differences among Australians and Singaporeans
ConclusionsTight/collectivist cultural norms may hinder expression of compassion towards others, but may facilitate increased self ‐compassion as compared to loose cultural norms. Clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stanley R. Steindl,
Rebecca Xin Qi Yiu,
Tahlia Baumann,
Marcela Matos Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
