psychology

Simon Taylor dropped in to the studio to discuss psychology, language and soy chai lattes. Check out his website here and make sure to see his show "10 Things I Know About You", starting as part of the Fringe Festival on Wednesday.

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What does your online profile say about you? Are you guilty of amping up a certain image online for friends to see?

Photo uploads, friend-requests, status updates...what effect is it all having on our social interactions in the real world?

Hayley Crane and Nick Toscano find out.

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Funding changes in the recent Federal Budget were set to scrap a Medicare rebate for social workers dealing with mental health - a move which would've reduced access to a vital service for low-income earners.

The change has been deferred following pressure from social workers across Australia, but are social workers sidelined to psychologists? What role do they play in tackling mental health issues?

Panorama's Hayley Crane, Amelia Caddy and Nick Toscano.

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What does losing your virginity actually mean today? Tony Abbott calls it a "precious gift", but sex is everywhere.

Are teenagers under mounting pressure to have sex earlier?

Panorama's Samantha Lowcock, Matt Whiting, Anthony Polidano and Lauren Jones.

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You might have heard about Brodie Panlock, the 19-year-old waitress who committed suicide after being bullied at the cafe where she worked. 

The cafe and the four accused were fined over $300,000 - but there are still no laws around workplace bullying in Australia.

Panorama's Nick Toscano reports.

For more info, go to bullying.com.au

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