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Return-to-work tensions reflect deeper questions about how different people work best and what modern organisations actually need to succeed.

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When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery

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Research confirms that regular exercise can prevent or treat depression and anxiety in teens.

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The Bear season 4: this meaty restaurant drama is still an enticing bingeable prospect

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Mental health in England really is getting worse – our survey found one in five adults are struggling

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Distressing news can make us feel anxious, sad and scared. But simply ‘switching off’ is not always an option.

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Anxiety is the most common mental health problem – here’s how tech could help manage it

Devices that deliver mild, constant electrical current can alter our brain activity.

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The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends

College students’ psychological well-being has deteriorated in the past two decades, but recent data suggests the tide could be turning.

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Anxious over AI? One way to cope is by building your uniquely human skills

As AI becomes more capable and embedded in daily routines, anxieties surrounding it are likely to intensify.

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Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression

A new study found adolescents with period pain had higher levels of psychological distress as young adults, even after accounting for earlier mental health issues.

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Heart attack or panic attack? Why young men are calling ambulances for unmanaged anxiety

One in five men experience anxiety at some point in their life. Some don’t seek help until they’re in crisis and call an ambulance for help.

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Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us

We live in a fast-paced society that subjects us to information overload and high stress. It might be time to embrace the pause.

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Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing but innovative mental health support could help

Preoperative anxiety is a problem for patients and linked to worse surgical outcomes. The Canadian system needs innovative solutions to address this.

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We talk a lot about being ‘resilient’. But what does it actually mean?

We need to feel some stress to achieve our best, but if we feel too much, we can flounder. That’s where resilience comes in.

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Is your child anxious about going on school camp? Here are 4 ways to prepare

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Ashwagandha: this ancient herb is trending for its potential health benefits – but also comes with risks

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Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding

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‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans

People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.

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How scratching monkeys can help us understand emotions and consciousness

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Whether real or just a test, emergency alerts activate the same neural circuits involved in real danger.

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Why we are so scared of space – and how this fear can drive conspiracy theories

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Can animals have mental disabilities?

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Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for a mental health problem – new research

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Why do some young people use Xanax recreationally? What are the risks?

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Can philosophy help us manage anxiety? A new book suggests reading the great thinkers can calm our minds

We live in anxious times. But there is a long tradition of philosophical thought that addresses the problem of anxiety.

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Vitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to kickstart your energy by getting essential nutrients in a well-rounded diet, along with more sleep and exercise

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Dreading the school or daycare drop-off? How to handle it when your child doesn’t want you to go

They’re crying, but you have to leave and get to work. You spend the rest of the day feeling absolutely wretched. Sound familiar?

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A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics

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How to cope with food anxiety during the festive season

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Hypnosis is not just a parlor trick or TV act − science shows it helps with anxiety, depression, pain, PTSD and sleep disorders

Hypnosis is safe and can work as both a stand-alone or a complementary treatment with other therapies.

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Mental health and motherhood: South Africa now has treatment guidelines, the trick will be to make them work

Mental health needs for pregnant women and mothers with newborn babies are being recognised at last in South Africa.

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Adding more green space to a campus is a simple, cheap and healthy way to help millions of stressed and depressed college students

Medicinal cannabis is most often prescribed for pain, anxiety and sleep. Here’s what the evidence says

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Back-to-school transitions can trigger stress and anxiety — these 5 books can help

How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers

How mothers supporting mothers can help fill the health care worker shortage gap and other barriers to care

3 ways Canadians can take control of their finances in an age of economic uncertainty

When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery

Action is the antidote to ecological grief and climate anxiety – an ecotherapist explains

Exercise can greatly benefit teenagers’ mental health – here’s what the evidence says

The Bear season 4: this meaty restaurant drama is still an enticing bingeable prospect

Mental health in England really is getting worse – our survey found one in five adults are struggling

Distressed by all the bad news? Here’s how to stay informed but still look after yourself

Anxiety is the most common mental health problem – here’s how tech could help manage it

The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends

Anxious over AI? One way to cope is by building your uniquely human skills

Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression

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Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us

Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing but innovative mental health support could help

We talk a lot about being ‘resilient’. But what does it actually mean?

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Ashwagandha: this ancient herb is trending for its potential health benefits – but also comes with risks

Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding

‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans

How scratching monkeys can help us understand emotions and consciousness

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Why we are so scared of space – and how this fear can drive conspiracy theories

Can animals have mental disabilities?

Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for a mental health problem – new research

The weird psychology of airports

Why do some young people use Xanax recreationally? What are the risks?

Can philosophy help us manage anxiety? A new book suggests reading the great thinkers can calm our minds

Vitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to kickstart your energy by getting essential nutrients in a well-rounded diet, along with more sleep and exercise

Dreading the school or daycare drop-off? How to handle it when your child doesn’t want you to go

Conscious breathing can reduce anxiety and depression – tips for how to do it

A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics

How to cope with food anxiety during the festive season

Hypnosis is not just a parlor trick or TV act − science shows it helps with anxiety, depression, pain, PTSD and sleep disorders

Mental health and motherhood: South Africa now has treatment guidelines, the trick will be to make them work

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