What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?
Knowing the difference can ensure you get the help you need. There’s a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses, but stress is typically caused by an…
Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children
New research from the Faculty of Education has found a link between screen time and anxiety and depression in children. The study, led by assistant professor of education and Canada…
Experts call for urgent mental health support for people living with long term autoimmune diseases
More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never asked in clinic about mental health…
Coping with Summer Holidays Anxiety
If you suffer from anxiety, the summer months and holidays may actually be specifically triggering for you. This has a lot to do with the intense heat and humidity of…
10 slow living hobbies that lean into a calmer rhythm
Slow living hobbies, from sewing to gardening, come with real intention. "The slow living lifestyle fits well with hobbies that incorporate an element of mindfulness — creative hobbies such as arts, crafts,…
How to relax | 8 relaxation tips for your mental health
Find ways to relax If there's something that helps you relax, try to find time to fit it into your day. For example, this could be having a bath or…
4 ways to mentally reset when you’re feeling anxious
How do we regain calm when we’re feeling anxious? Neuroscientist Dr Emilia Molimpakis reveals her four-step method. When you’re in the midst of anxiety’s grip, it can feel like an all-consuming,…
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ…
When other people’s anxiety makes you miserable, here are 4 ways to cope
Begin with compassion, identify the patterns, create consistent boundaries and scaffold instead of accommodate Advice by Tracy Dennis-Tiwary April 6, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT If you struggle with anxiety, you can…
How to make stress your friend
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may…
