How the rise of autism and ADHD fractured Australia's schools
Early signs of anxiety, ADHD, and autism in children can manifest in behaviors like weather-related worries, impacting daily routines and school attendance. [ more ]
Inside the school for pupils who reject the mainstream
The number of pupils refusing to go to school is increasing due to anxiety around school attendance.
The Konstam House unit at the Royal Free Hospital Children's School provides education for children who are unable or unwilling to attend mainstream school. [ more ]
The OCD Twist You Didn't Know: Recognizing OCD Opposite Thoughts
OCD opposite thoughts, known as 'moral scrupulosity,' push individuals to act against their core values, leading to distress and seeking temporary relief through compulsions. [ more ]
Low intensity exercise linked to reduced depression
Participating in low to moderate intensity exercise, such as gardening or walking, is significantly associated with reduced rates of depression and anxiety. [ more ]
Is Ozempic An Antidepressant? Preliminary Studies Suggest It Could Be
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may have a positive impact on reducing depression and anxiety.
Dulaglutide, a GLP-1 agonist similar to semaglutide, shows potential in reversing metabolic damage in the brain and alleviating depression and anxiety in mice. [ more ]
Talking therapies could help women through menopause, study finds
Talking therapies like CBT and MBI can help women manage menopause symptoms and improve quality of life.
Research suggests a clear link between physical and psychological menopause symptoms, with therapies like CBT and MBI showing positive effects on anxiety and depression. [ more ]
Yes, TikTok Is Probably Making Your Relationship Anxiety Worse
Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a subtype of OCD that focuses on relationships and can cause intense anxiety and uncertainty.
TikTok can exacerbate relationship anxiety for individuals with ROCD by constantly presenting content related to bad relationships and toxic behaviors. [ more ]
The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness?
The book 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt suggests that digital technologies are not the primary cause of the mental health crisis in young people.
Haidt's claims about the impact of digital technologies on children's brains lack concrete scientific evidence. [ more ]
Parents are experiencing more anxiety and are overprotective in today's society.
Some parents are finding compromises, such as sleepunders or attending parties but leaving early, to allow their children to have social experiences. [ more ]
Parents are experiencing more anxiety and are overprotective in today's society.
Some parents are finding compromises, such as sleepunders or attending parties but leaving early, to allow their children to have social experiences. [ more ]
Scientists say the cannabis people are using for anxiety could be making it worse
Research suggests that higher-potency cannabis products may worsen anxiety symptoms.
A study found that those who visited the ER for cannabis-related reasons were more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and require healthcare visits for anxiety later on. [ more ]
Harriette Cole: I don't deserve to be her maid of honor? Really?
Feeling snubbed: If you feel left out of a friend's wedding, it is worth talking to her about your disappointment and considering scaling back your involvement.
Studying abroad: If you're feeling anxious about studying abroad, use the opportunity as a chance to break out of your shell and make new friends. [ more ]
Pakistan Is Stunned as Early Election Results Look Like a Real Race
The Pakistani election results have surprised many by not giving the military the landslide victory it was expecting.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party remains the front-runner, but there are tight races with Imran Khan's party in the most populous province of Punjab.
There are concerns of tampering by the military, and the delay in releasing the final results is causing anxiety among voters. [ more ]
Parents are experiencing more anxiety and are overprotective in today's society.
Some parents are finding compromises, such as sleepunders or attending parties but leaving early, to allow their children to have social experiences. [ more ]