Genetics & Mental Health Issues: What’s the Link?
By: Laura Bennett
We know social and environmental factors can influence symptoms of depression, but what about genetics? Does our ancestry play into how we process life’s stressful events?
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When Christmas Feels Lonely, Do This ->
By: Laura Bennett
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shared two in five Australians have felt lonely at least some of the time in the past week…
“Humanity Isn’t Dead”: Creating Small, Everyday Moments of Goodness
By: Laura Bennett
When actor and writer Dan Widdowson saw a newspaper article declaring “humanity was dead” he rebelled against the idea that goodness had become extinct, embarking on a mission to reinvigorate kindness one small act at a time.
‘Conceivable’ Inspired by Director’s Unexpected Mid-Life Pregnancy
By: Laura Bennett
When Beth Caulfield discovered she was pregnant in her mid-40s, it was the last thing she expected.
Has Culture Outgrown Men?
By: Laura Bennett
In a society that seems to be changing faster than ever, author and CPX Executive Director Simon Smart thinks these cultural shifts are eroding our sense of identity, leaving many people – especially men – looking for new anchor points to hold onto.
“Just Believe in Yourself”: ‘The Voice’ Winner Alyssa Delpopolo
By: Laura Bennett
Winning The Voice Australia hasn’t just been a dream come true for Sydney teenager Alyssa Delpopolo, it’s been a process of growth, overcoming anxiety and learning to believe in herself.
Australians are Lonely, Can Swiping Culture Help?
By: Laura Bennett
Australia is facing what many describe as a loneliness epidemic, with a third of us reportedly feeling lonely and one in four of us experiencing chronic, severe loneliness.
Matt Crocker’s ‘Interlude’ Finds God in the In-Between
By: Laura Bennett
‘Interlude’ nods to the fragile state transition can leave us in, and the reassurance of God’s unchanging nature in the midst.
Is Friendship Built on Common Interest, or Common Gripes?
By: Laura Bennett
‘Isn’t It Nice We Both Hate the Same Things’ explores how we build, and rebuild, friendships with others later in life.
‘She Shapes History’ Finds Australia’s Forgotten Women
By: Laura Bennett
When we learn about Australia’s history oftentimes it centers on notable political figures – the men statues are made of – and business folk who laid the foundations of colonised Australia.
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