Conscious breathing can reduce anxiety and depression – tips for how to do it: Breathing is a thing we do without thinking; it keeps us alive. But there is far more to this most basic of biological functions. Conscious breathing can reduce stress, anxiety and depression and prevent insomnia. Christiane Brems, author and clinical professor …
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Anxiety and stress really can be lowered through colouring – here’s what our research has found: Colouring works in a similar way as mindfulness by helping people stay focused on the present moment. Jacob Lund/ Shutterstock When we think of the best ways to reduce stress, we might picture activities such as exercise or meditation. …
Back-to-school anxiety: seven tips to help children cope: fizkes/Shutterstock Going back to school after the summer holidays can be a big deal. For some children, it means moving into a new classroom with a new teacher. Others will be going to a new school altogether. Change can be exciting, but it’s often scary, too. Your …
What cricket can teach us about the mind’s experience of time – and how to deal with anxiety: A battle against time itself: Australia warm up ahead of the 2009 Ashes test series. Lance Bellers/Shutterstock Bowlers playing for England and Australia in the current Ashes cricket series are collectively meant to deliver at least 540 …
GCSEs: what to say and what to avoid if you want to help teenagers combat exam anxiety: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock GCSE exams are under way and many students will be feeling the pressure to get the grades they need to pursue their education or employment goals. They may be experiencing exam anxiety, which is linked …
Fear and loathing in South Africa: book examines how anxiety plays out in everyday life: Social scientists have shown how freedom in South Africa has lost its meaning for many in the country. Despondency about democracy is on the rise as the promise of prosperity under a caring government continues to ring hollow for many, …
The impact of childhood and teenage anxiety disorders on later life – new research: fizkes/Shutterstock Anxiety rates have been rising in recent years among children and young people, with the situation partially exacerbated by the pandemic. Occasional feelings of anxiety are normal, even in childhood – for example, a child may feel anxious about an …
Depression, anxiety and childhood trauma: South African study explores links, prevalence and who’s most at risk: South Africans need targeted and accessible interventions and counselling programmes. AJ Watt/Getty Images Mental health problems among adults are an ever-increasing public health concern. These include depression, anxiety, and conditions associated with bad childhood experiences such as abuse. Several …
ADHD more strongly linked to anxiety and depression compared to autism – new research: People with neurodevelopmental conditions are more likely to suffer from mental health problems. Black Salmon/ Shutterstock Autistic people and people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience anxiety and depression. When these conditions occur together, though – as they often …
Anxiety can lead to erection problems in young men – but reaching for Viagra isn’t always the solution: Getting to the root cause of your anxiety is key in treating the problem. VGstockstudio/ Shutterstock Many people think of erection problems as a condition that only affects older men. But you don’t have to look far …
Three ways to tackle the ‘Sunday scaries’, the anxiety and dread many people feel at the end of the weekend: Many people experience anxiety or dread when the end of the weekend rolls around. Nicoleta Ionescu/ Shutterstock Sunday is often a chance to catch up with friends, lost sleep, and recover from last night’s hangover. …
‘Hangxiety’: why some people experience anxiety during a hangover: Some people may feel more anxious than others. HBRH/ Shutterstock The morning after a night of drinking is never fun if you’ve got a hangover. For most people, hangovers involve a headache, fatigue, thirst or nausea. But some people also report experiencing what many have dubbed …
ASMR is linked to anxiety and neuroticism, our new research finds: YuliaLisitsa/Shutterstock The autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, is described as an intensely pleasant tingling sensation originating in the scalp and neck, and spreading down the body. ASMR is elicited by a range of video and auditory triggers, such as watching someone pretend to …
Six ways to get over ‘gymtimidation’ – your anxiety of heading to the gym: Fear of being judged or thinking about how you compare to others are common problems. Krakenimages.com/ Shutterstock Whether you’re new to the gym or returning after a long break, it can be an intimidating place. There’s even a term to describe …
Climate anxiety is real. Why talking about it matters: Carla, a climate researcher photographed for one of the projects, says: “No, I don’t feel hope. I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel." Neal Haddaway As the climate changes, negative environmental effects are being felt and seen around the world. The effect …
Got pandemic anxiety? You might relate more to COVID memes than non-anxious people: junpinzon / Shutterstock Public health measures to combat COVID, such as lockdowns, quarantines and social distancing, have made many people anxious. In many countries, including the UK studies found that rates of anxiety and depression rose following the onset of the pandemic. …
Ten years to 1.5°C: how climate anxiety is affecting young people around the world – podcast: In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we speak to a climate scientist who just updated a clock he created that counts down the seconds until the world reaches 1.5°C of global warming. And we hear from experts …