The numbers have been crunched - according to our viewers these are the top Insight episodes of 2021.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to disrupt lives, viewers tuned in to hear from birthing women, families discussing their complex dynamics, couples on how they make their relationship last, and those living with neurological disorders.
If you missed any of these episodes now is the perfect time to catch up as we head into the new year with a slate of new issues to be discussed.
1. ADULT ADHD
Adults living with ADHD (Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder) are widely misunderstood by the community and critically underserved by the public health system. Diagnosis and treatment remain inconsistent. Insight heard from adults navigating the life-shaping consequences of living with ADHD.
2. FAVOURITE CHILD
It's taboo for a parent to admit having a favourite, but according to an Australian study, 69 per cent of parents can identify a favourite child. The pressure of carrying the golden child label can be a weighty responsibility and the effects of feeling less liked can be lasting and traumatic.
Rhett Hutchence, the brother of the late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, said he felt the effects of feeling like the less-favoured child from his tween years, a long time before Michael became famous.
Insight found out if sibling favouritism is real or perceived.
3. GIVING BIRTH BETTER
One third of Australian women who give birth report their experience as traumatic, whether through physical injury or psychological effects. But many women suffer in silence. This episode of Insight explored the impacts of birth trauma and what can be done to ensure better outcomes for women and their families.
4. I STILL DO
Could you stay with the same person for over 50 years? Insight’s Kumi Taguchi spoke to couples who have been through some of the toughest challenges a relationship can face. Insight found out how they have lasted the distance through thick and thin.
5. NARCISSISM
The term ‘narcissist’ gets thrown around a lot these days as a negative slur to label people on social media, reality TV and in politics. But just how prevalent is narcissism really? Studies show narcissistic traits are on the rise, with 10 per cent of us exhibiting traits such as self-obsession or entitlement. At the extreme end of the spectrum are people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), a mental disorder that affects around one per cent of the population. Insight spoke to narcissists and those affected by them to find out more.
