Psychology

The way we think is linked to the quality of our sleep, says Bronwyn Milkins, PhD candidate at the Centre for the Advancement of Research on Emotion at the University of Western Australia. Audio

An early intervention called ENGAGE is using games to teach self regulation skills to preschoolers at risk of developing ADHD Audio

Currently the number two ranked poker player in the world by the Global Poker Index, American Vanessa Selbst is a keen social justice advocate and also the only woman to have ever reached the number… Audio

Janey Downshire and Naella Grew are both qualified counsellors who specialise in teenage issues and emotional literacy. Their book Teenagers Translated - How to Raise Happy Teens translates current… Audio

Paul Jose is a Professor of psychology at Victoria University. His areas of research include how children and adolescents cope with the problems in their lives. More recently, he's turned to issues of… Audio

Hamish Carter, Melodie Robinson, Jamie Tout and John Cronin on the future of technology in sport. Audio

Psychologist and neuroscientist Elaine Fox is an expert on the science behind why we're naturally optimistic or pessimistic. In her book, "Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain", she explores whether optimism is… Audio

Dr Timothy Sharp is an Australian clinical psychologist and the founder of The Happiness Institute, which aims to enhance happiness in people, their families and also in organisations. Audio

How young people tell their life story, particularly if they see the silver lining in turning points, can indicate well-being Audio

Dr. Kevin Dutton, an Oxford University psychology professor, has spent a lifetime studying psychopaths. He first met SAS hero and author Andy McNab during a research project. What he found surprised… Audio

Thomas Talhelm of the University of Virginia reckons that some of the differences between Western and Eastern cultures can be explained by the crops they grow. Audio

Using conflict to develop a more conducive outcome, be it with business or a personal situation - with American psychologist John Hoover. Audio

Psychology professor Paul Jose on his research into happiness and meaningfulness in life. Audio

Violence and brutality are grim realities of life. Are some of us born that way, or can anyone be pushed into committing acts of cruelty? In this hour, TED speakers explore the sinister side of human… Audio

Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, whose research looks at the mechanisms that allow us to perceive, interpret and act on emotional information. Audio

University of Miami psychology professor, Michael E. McCullough, conducts research on the psychology and evolution of moral sentiments, including forgiveness, the desire for revenge, and gratitude. Audio

Dr. Kevin Dutton is an Honorary Affiliated Member at the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and the author of the book, 'The Wisdom of Psychopaths - Lessons in Life from… Audio

Dr Rick Hansen is a neuro-psychologist who says it's possible to train your brain to get the most out of positive experiences so that they'll see you through lifes challenges. Audio

On narcissism. Audio

American clinical psychologist who pioneered the research into highly sensitive people, and is visiting New Zealand next month. Audio