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25 September 2026
Vol.2 Issue 1: Small Moments, Big Impact
What do we carry from one interaction to the next? Explore how emotions can ripple through our everyday interactions and what this means for how we work together.
The Mental Musings
23 June 2026
Leadership in Border Security: A Leadership Competency Framework (Leong et al., 2026)
A leadership competency framework was developed to provide a clear, common definition of leadership within IC. The framework is tailored to ICA’s unique border-security environment, ensuring that it is both relevant and practical. It is intended to guide the selection, assessment, training and development of officers, helping ICA to build a resilient leadership pipeline capable of meeting today and tomorrow’s security challenges. Read on to find out more.
Research Publications
29 October 2025
Issue 17: Meaningful Rest
Do you think breaks are a waste of time? Think again! Read on to find out more about the benefits of rest!
The Mental Musings
1 September 2025
Issue 16: Designing with People in Mind
Explore how psychology and design interact and ways good human design can be implemented in our workplace!
The Mental Musings
30 July 2025
Issue 15: Unlocking the Leader in You
Read on to find out how you can build your leadership skills, and what support ICA offers!
The Mental Musings
10 June 2025
Issue 14: Psychological Safety, An Essential
In this issue, we explore psychological safety - what it is, why it matters, and how to develop it in your team.
The Mental Musings
13 May 2025
Issue 13: Reducing Boredom, Increasing Vigilance
In this month’s issue, we explore boredom and how we can keep vigilant in spite of it.
The Mental Musings
22 April 2025
Issue 12: Let's Decode Data
In this article, we will look at the different data collection methods and the usefulness of participating in surveys.
The Mental Musings
6 March 2025
Issue 11: Clutter— More Than Just a Mess?
In this issue, we explore the psychology of clutter and how small changes can make a significant difference!
The Mental Musings
18 February 2025
Issue 10: Mental Health Resources— What is Effective?
Explore the different types of Mental Health Resources and their effectiveness for different individuals.
The Mental Musings