Britain’s National Health Service has begun offering a chatbot called Wysa to help with stress, anxiety and depression among young people. This includes those people waiting to see a therapist. Some health insurers, universit...
medication doesn't teach the individual to cope, it simply masks the anxiety. An anti-depressant will sometimes be prescribed, but these can come with side effects and can't be taken by everybody.
Getting more sleep will fight anxiety right away. Far too many people are allowing themselves to be sleep deprived, but sleep is one of the most important and easy tools your mind has for coping with stress. The more you sleep, the better you feel, and the more you’ll have the mental...
In today's fast-paced world, anxiety and depression have become increasingly prevalent. The constant pressure to perform, coupled with life's unexpected challenges, can take a toll on our mental well-being. However, one effective method forreducing anxietyand depression is often overlooked – the ...
Overcoming Anxiety and Depression: Practical Tools to Help You Deal with Negative EmotionsBob Phillips
Anxiety and depression: new NICE guidance to help identify and respond to common mental health disordersMandy Harling
Research has consistently shown that animals can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. This is largely due to the release of oxytocin, sometimes referred to as the “love hormone.” Oxytocin is released when we engage in positive interactions with animals, such as petting, playing, or si...
The ongoing healthcare worries, the rising costs of living, political conflicts, and two years of isolation have increased stress levels worldwide. Reports by the World Health Organization (WHO) showed anxiety and depression around the worldincreased by 25% in the first year of the pandemicand ...
Many patients do not speak to their physicians about their depression because they believe that once the initial pain problem is resolved, the depression, anxiety, and stress they are feeling will go away. However, secondary losses from a chronic pain problem, such as the loss of the ability ...
Mindfulness can give people more insight into their emotions, boost their attention and concentration and improve relationships. It’s proven to help with stress, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviours, and can even have a positive effect on physical problems like hypertension, heart disease and...