ANU experts on National Psychology Week

National Psychology Week 2014, from 9 to 15 November, aims to increase public awareness of how psychology can help people and communities lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. The focus for 2014 will be helping Australians to manage stress and increase their wellbeing. Some of Australia's leading psychology experts discuss the issues highlighted by National Psychology Week and their latest research. Professor Michael Kyrios Director, ANU Research School of Psychology Expertise: anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, hoarding disorder, compulsive buying, gambling, serious mental illness, evidence-based psychological treatments, chronic medical illness, psychology and public health "There is a high burden associated with mental illness and, with half of people with a mental illness still not receiving treatment, we need to address ways in which we can support mental health services effectively. "Psychological research has helped develop effective treatments and supports for children, adolescents, adults and older individuals with psychological and health difficulties that impede the quality of their life and sense of wellbeing. It is also important that psychological supports are available for carers, as well as people across broad geographic and social divides.