The winds of change: Emergent, strength-based approaches to reducing risk of youth suicide across the Mid North Coast region

In terms of regional youth suicide prevention, strengths-based participatory and art therapies appear to be promising alternatives to conventional clinical approaches. We chat with Ally Kelly (Mind Blank's CEO) to learn more about the suitability and applicability of such alternatives.

Psychology student research series, Vol III: Is trust in the eye of the beholder?

Are you considering a psych course? A student shares their experience studying the psychology of helping others...

Psychology student research series, Vol II: What helps us help people?

Are you considering a psych course? A student shares their experience studying the psychology of helping others...

The mountaineer model of writing, part III

Part III in a free, user-structured writing course.

The mountaineer model of writing, part II

Part II in a free, user-structured writing course.

The mountaineer model of writing, part I

Part I in a free, user-structured writing course.

Psychology student research series, Vol I: The Three Ms – Music, Memory, and (project) Management

Are you considering a psych course? Two students share their advice about the three Ms...

The mountaineer model of writing, part 0

Is writing a thesis a bit like climbing Mt Everest? If so, what can you do to excel at your next writing project?

Crunching the numbers toward better brain health

Contrary to popular opinion, numbers can be fun. Besides, 'number crunching' is a great to keep cognitively fit.

Success: The nemesis of progress

In the kingdom of academia, two motivations battle it out for the possession of your soul: The will to succeed versus the will to progress.

Marriage equality and the Mid North Coast

On regional variability in the 2017 Australian marriage law postal survey response.

How does Voorhees select victims?

Gait offers a clue about the age, sex, and emotional state of individuals, which can be useful in uncertain scenarios - for example, when trying to identify someone in dark clothes and a hockey mask. Walk motion also gives predators an idea of how vulnerable a person is...

Welcome to Ideospectus

Welcome to IDEOSPECTUS: The website of Dr Justin Gaetano