In this engaging video, Professor Judith Homberg, of the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Radboud University, answers the question “Is high sensitivity real?” Spoiler alert: yes, it is real. Prof. Homberg uses a range of tools and prompts to help demonstrate the ideas she speaks about. Note: Recorded in Dutch with English subtitles.
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Having a clear ‘sense of self’ is important for musicians’ wellbeing
Although music-making is associated with enhanced wellbeing in several contexts – for example, everyday, community, clinical, and educational settings – at the professional level making music is frequently considered a threat to wellbeing. Professional musicians often experience performance-related injuries, musculoskeletal pain during performance, and psychological demands (e.g. performance anxiety, general stress, mental fatigue). In a […]
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Positive psychology
Explainer: what is positive psychology and how can you use it for yourself?Peggy Kern, University of MelbourneMany people have probably heard the term “positive psychology”, but know little about what it means in practice. Positive psychology aims to find ways to make life better for people, and ensure they’re the most mentally healthy person they […]
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