How Stories Bring us Together
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…
When Everyday Environments Become Anxious Spaces
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…
How do I stop my mind Racing and get some Sleep?
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,…
Why You May Feel Depressed and Anxious When You’re Ill
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…
How to cure the eco-Anxious
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…
5 tips for Surviving in an Increasingly Uncertain World
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…
Four Ways To Stop Thinking The Worst Will Happen When You’re Stressed
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…
The Best Medicine For Confronting Trauma: Be Present
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…
Anxiety and Stress Really can be Lowered Through Colouring
Combining the practice with mindfulness is key. By Dr. Michael MantziosProfessor of Applied and Experimental PsychologyBirmingham City University By Dr. Kyriaki GiannouLecturer in Applied PsychologyDe Montfort University When we think…
How Signals From Your Body Could Be Making You Anxious
Do you get scared if you feel your heart speed up? By Dr. Jennifer MurphyLecturer in PsychologyRoyal Holloway University of London By Dr. Geoff BirdProfessor of Cognitive NeuroscienceUniversity of Oxford By Kiera Louise AdamsPhD Candidate of…
