University students more at risk of depression than non-students – study Higher levels of poor mental health in England could be linked to worries about money and academic achievement, findings suggest The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023
How community gardening could ease your climate concerns Every day, we are bombarded with messages about a world in crisis. Alongside the ongoing reminders of wars, economic recessions and social unrest is news about natural disasters and extreme weather – be that prolonged droughts, freak heatwaves and wildfires or devastating floods and landslides. The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023
The woman who torched Wyoming's lone, full-service abortion clinic is about to be sentenced A woman who says anxiety and nightmares led her to set fire to Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Met chief says anxiety led firearms police to refuse to carry weapons Force says some of the officers have started to return to duties but others are still refusing to carry firearms The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fear Research confirms that while emotions do originate in your brain, it’s your body that carries out the orders. The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023
2-hour online psychological treatment can help against depression, anxiety An ‘ultra‑brief’ online psychological treatment, which takes less than 2 hours to complete and is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), has been proven to effectively reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression. The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023
‘They’re tougher on themselves’: the trials and triumphs of adult learner drivers Fear and life circumstances can make learning to drive feel impossible. But with self-compassion (and quiet streets) car anxiety can be overcome The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2023
Stephen King reframes mental illness In the horror master's latest book, Holly Gibney's anxiety and OCD helps to solve problems, not create them Salon · Sep 24, 2023
Testing time: what to know about Australia’s year 12 exams in 2023 There are new challenges such as the use of artificial intelligence and old ones like performance anxiety – but experts stress it’s only ‘one measure on one day’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023
Aardratheeram, an initiative of Kollam district panchayat in Kerala that offers assisted living facilities to autistic adults and their parents Raising a child with special needs is not an easy task as the parents brave high levels of stress, risk of depression and anticipatory anxiety. Often, the biggest concern is ensuring the child’s welfare if the parent dies or becomes incapacitated, and not all families can afford to place them… The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
How to make peace with your anxiety and let it drift away Taming the anxiety monster The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023
Millions of people live with chronic pain, mental problems: Study According to a new study published in the journal PAIN by the University of Arizona Health Sciences, roughly one in every twenty persons in the United States suffers from both chronic pain and anxiety or depression, resulting in functional impairments in daily life. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 22, 2023
India’s suspension of visa services in Canada stirs panic in Punjab Anxiety grips Punjab over India-Canada visa stand-off; families, students worry. India suspends visa services in Canada, causing panic among students, families in Punjab The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023
‘The hate and contempt are as strong as the love’: alt band Blonde Redhead on their twisted bond The New York group – one of the very best in the US – are back with their first album in nine years. Here, the trio reveal how infighting, illness and anxiety almost destroyed them The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2023 Accused review – anxiety-inducing social media pile-on thriller Boiling Point director Philip Barantini brings more clammy tension to a tale of a young man who becomes the target of a witch-hunt after a London bombing
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 No Labels push in closely divided Arizona fuels Democratic anxiety about a Biden spoiler More than 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a new political party floating a possible bipartisan “unity ticket” against Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Inverse · Sep 20, 2023 Have Negative Thoughts? Suppressing Them Could Help Some People, Study Suggests New research claps back at the belief suppressing negative thoughts is detrimental to mental health, finding instead less anxiety and depression.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 Becky G recalls battle with anxiety and panic attacks: ‘Full-blown tears, can’t breathe’ ‘The body keeps count, the body keeps score of all of what you go through,’ singer says
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023 Birthday is cause for celebration, high anxiety in A Red Orchid’s totally relatable ‘Revolution’ The three-person cast delivers a decidedly entertaining, occasionally profound rumination on aging, friendship and birthday-induced crises.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 I tried to get pregnant for so long – but when it happened I only felt guilt A surprise pregnancy after struggling to conceive a child – and sometimes after giving up hope of it ever happening – can result in months of fear and anxiety, writes Kate Townshend. She meets other women like her who’ve experienced it too
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 ‘Peep Show is about consistently stubbing your toe against life’: The sitcom at 20 by its creators and stars David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Sam Bain and more talk to Ellie Harrison about the cult hit’s ‘circus of anxiety’ and ‘massive rudeness’, plus all of those ‘Succession’ comparisons, and the most excruciating filming moments
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 Balancing Hormones with Yoga: 5 poses to support the endocrine system Stress and its related disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are common culprits behind hormone imbalances in individuals. Yoga, with its proven ability to significantly reduce stress, offers a practical approach to restoring hormonal balance. Yoga guides our attention to our breath, fostering mindfulness and an inward journey. This inner…
The Conversation · Sep 18, 2023 Anxiety and stress really can be lowered through colouring – here’s what our research has found When we think of the best ways to reduce stress, we might picture activities such as exercise or meditation. But while these pursuits certainly work for some people, they aren’t the only techniques you can use to reduce stress.
Salon · Sep 18, 2023 Could panic attacks be totally normal? Men especially are vulnerable to masking these emotions. ABC News's Matt Gutman on how to face them effectively
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023 The National: Laugh Track review – second album of the year feels like a fresh start The existential conundrums of a cast of sad-sack characters – including a shattering Phoebe Bridgers collaboration – build up in dread and anxiety toward an intense, teeth-baring pay off