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This article discusses the lessons learned from Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how they can be applied to future pandemics. The experts highlight key areas such as quarantine protocols, treatments, vaccine rollout, mode of transmission, and national unity. They emphasize the need for consistent protocols, improved access to information on treatments, rapid development and evaluation of new treatments, and a cohesive approach among different jurisdictions. The article provides valuable insights for researchers and individuals interested in understanding Australia's pandemic response and preparing for future outbreaks. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the psychology of goals and offers tips for achieving them. It highlights the prevalence of busy lifestyles in Australia and the importance of having time to work towards our goals. The article suggests that making a to-do list can be helpful, as it takes advantage of the Zeigarnik effect, which states that we are more likely to remember incomplete tasks. It also explores the concept of self-concordant goals, which are aligned with our values and positively linked to well-being. The article provides four tips for staying focused on multiple goals, including being aware of the planning fallacy, monitoring progress, focusing on mastery, and planning for potential obstacles. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of finding an approach that works for individuals in order to achieve their goals. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the impact of FOMO (fear of missing out) on problematic social media use and doomscrolling. FOMO is the fear of feeling left out and has been linked to mental health issues and problematic social media use. Problematic social media use occurs when individuals have difficulty controlling their social media use and it negatively affects their daily lives. Doomscrolling is characterized by constantly seeking out negative news. The study found that individuals with stronger FOMO engage in problematic social media use and doomscrolling due to difficulties in regulating their emotions. The article emphasizes the need to balance the benefits of social media with the negative consequences of excessive use and highlights the importance of social connection for mental health. [Extracted from the article]

Here are three possible strategies for the NT: 1) Controlling supply and distribution The simplest way governments can reduce alcohol-relatedharm is to decrease supply and access to alcohol. The Northern Territory continues to report the highestlevels of alcohol consumption and harm in Australia,despite decades of reform. [Extracted from the article]

Read more: Australians are embracing "mindful drinking" -- and the alcohol industry is also getting sober curious PHOTO (COLOR): Louis Hansel/Unsplash PHOTO (COLOR): The more you've had to drink, the harder it can be to keep track. The unique harm of pre-drinking Unfortunately, research consistently shows pre-drinking is uniquely linked to excessive alcohol consumption, and alcohol-related harm. This is the typical pre-drinking scenario - drinking alcohol in one place, typically someone's home, before drinking more somewhere else, such as a pub, club or event. [Extracted from the article]

Meme Generator A demonstration of the famous induced-complianceparadigm used in Festinger and Carlsmith's study. SewCream/Shutterstock The Two Buttons meme illustrating cognitive dissonanceThe Two Buttons meme accurately captures cognitivedissonance. The physical response to dissonance Festinger and Carlsmith's experimental approach isknown as the "induced-compliance paradigm", and hasbecome one of several ways in which socialpsychologists can study cognitive dissonance. [Extracted from the article]