Anxiety
Latest Stories
People
Lizzo hits the nail on the head about the fear we’re all feeling right now
And she gave the best advice for combatting it.
- Posted by
- Hollie Richardson
- Published
Life
How to stop negative news stories impacting your mental health
14 ways to stay calm when the world’s headlines trigger your anxiety.
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Long Reads
The Scandinavian guide to surviving the dark days of winter
The days are short and dark, but it’s not all bad news.
- Posted by
- Helen Russell
- Published
Life
The *real* reason you’re feeling anxious about returning to work this week
An overlooked factor is making the stress of it a lot worse, according to a lead medical expert.
- Posted by
- Anna Brech
- Published
- Posted by
- Anna Brech
- Published
Millie Bobby Brown’s message of self-compassion is the 2020 resolution we need
It's time to accept who you really are, and gag that inner critic.
Long Reads
Are you suffering from Christmas burnout? Here’s how to cope if you’re feeling overwhelmed
Take the pressure off the festive season with these expert-approved tips.
- Posted by
- Christobel Hastings
- Published
Long Reads
“This is what it’s really like to be admitted to a psych ward over Christmas”
“I wasn’t even thinking, boy, this is a shitty way to spend Christmas, because I would have given every Christmas just to feel like myself again.”
- Posted by
- Katie Antoniou
- Published
Careers
These 3 women came face to face with career burnout. Here’s how they overcame it
“I ended up with a medical device that helps my brain function.”
- Posted by
- Susan Devaney
- Published
Life
How to talk about your mental health with friends and family this Christmas
Two experts share their tips for starting this important conversation.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
Books
“I tried nunchi in a bid to ease my social anxiety – and this is what happened”
Could nunchi – the Korean secret to happiness – really help people dealing with social anxiety?
- Posted by
- Poorna Bell
- Published
Life
What is cherophobia? The fear of happiness, explained
Do you dread exciting events, even though you know you’ll have a good time? You might be dealing with cherophobia.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
“Why it’s time to reject the idea of a ‘perfect Christmas’”
There’s enough pressure and stress at this time of year without the need to have the “perfect Christmas,” argues Stylist’s Lauren Geall.
Life
This is the real impact the general election is having on our wellbeing
New research shows the number of British people stressed about current affairs has doubled in the last year.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
Life
Why reaching for these kinds of items could really help your anxiety
New research has revealed the benefits of “safety signals” for people with anxiety – here’s everything you need to know.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
Careers
4 simple ways to tackle social anxiety at work
The workplace is one of the most challenging environments when it comes to coping with social anxiety – so how should we deal with it?
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Life
“Are you in the right headspace to receive information that could possibly hurt you?”
How would you respond to this text message?
- Posted by
- Jessica Rapana
- Published
Life
People are summing up their mental health in 3 words, and the results are so relatable
“Faking it beautifully.”
- Posted by
- Jessica Rapana
- Published
Fashion
“This mindful shopping hack calmed my anxiety around getting dressed”
It started with me feeling unable to get dressed, and ended with me feeling more in control of my wardrobe than ever.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
- Posted by
- Megan Murray
- Published
4 ways to focus when you’re feeling overwhelmed
Digital overstimulation has us flailing between burnout and procrastination: here's what to do.
Life
Are you always worried about your health? You could be dealing with health anxiety
From obsessively checking your body for signs of illness to seeking constant reassurance from your GP, here’s everything you need to know about health anxiety.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published