After social anxiety led him to introversion and silence, the brutalist architecture of London’s Barbican Estate inspired Rhael ‘LionHeart’ Cape to find liberation in poetry. Here, he writes about his…
Deep thinkers, people who are prone to anxiety or low mood, and those who are feel emotions deeply are also more likely to overthink. By Dr. Kirsty RossAssociate Professor and Senior Clinical PsychologistMassey University Introduction As…
Ours is an age of contagious anxiety. We can feel overwhelmed by the events around us, by injustice, by suffering, by an endless feeling of crisis. In ‘How to Stay…
For those with social anxiety disorder, being out in public becomes unbearable. And as they avoid transport, shopping and socialising, isolation increases. Designing public spaces with positive mental health in…
Make it stop! Six ways to stop your racing mind and get the sleep you need. By Dr. Alexander SweetmanResearch Fellow, College of Medicine and Public HealthFlinders University Introduction Martin turns off the light to fall asleep,…
Research suggests we should embrace feeling down when ill. By Julie LasselinResearcher in PsychoneuroimmunologyStockholm University Winter illnesses are all around us at the moment – from the common cold, COVID-19 and flu to…
Should we look beyond individual therapy to community activism to help people experiencing eco-anxiety? By Christine RoInternational development editor and writer Introduction “I’ve been concerned about the possibility of environmental…
Worried about an uncertain future? A psychologist offers tips to overcome the stress. By Dr. Jelena KecmanovicAdjunct Professor of PsychologyGeorgetown University Introduction A recent study showed that North Americans are becoming less tolerant of uncertainty. The…
People who like to feel in control are more prone to ‘catastrophising’. By Patricia RiddellProfessor of Applied NeuroscienceUniversity of Reading Introduction Imagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some people might…
Amid extreme stress and a never-ending stream of bad news, we can reduce harm if we remain connected. By Laura van Dernoot LipskyTrauma social worker and educator When our beloved dog…
