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Stopping the spread: conspiracy theory and security practice

James Mortensen and Andrew Gibson address psychological concepts such as fear and anxiety and how this drives conspiracy thinking.

conspiracy
public fear
risk
Australian security

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03 September 2023

Mental health, messaging and security in times of crisis

Dr James Mortensen and Andrew Gibson consider the effects of wider mental health issues on possible crisis responses actioned by the Australian government.

mental health
conspiracy
psychology
crisis
Australian security
Government messaging