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Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) for Anxiety and Depression

Compared to active control conditions, studies indicate that MBIs are superior interventions in reducing anxiety symptoms.

Dry January

Benefits Of Dry January For Your Mental Health And When You'll See Them

Dry January comes around every year, but what exactly are the benefits for your mental health and when can you expect to see them?

happiness

Me Time: Ideas To Make You Happy

Me time is important for everyone. Some need more, some need less, but everybody needs some. Check out this article to see why we need me time, as well as some tricks for you to get more.

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Panic Disorder In The DSM-5

Do you know how panic disorder is diagnosed? According to the DSM-5, this is the criteria...

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Anxiety Attack vs Panic Attack: Here's How You Can Tell The Difference

Is it an anxiety attack or is it a panic attack? Review our table to find out.

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Panic Attack Treatments At Home

6 treatments to try when you are experiencing panic at home. Simple, yet effective.

COVID-19

Winter Lockdown: A Mental Health Guide

A mental health guide for winter lockdowns. A series of tips termed The Supportive Six that can help you to manage your mental health this winter.

FAQ

What Are The Symptoms Of Seasonal Affective Disorder (FAQ)

Have you heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder? It's a type of depression that is commonly referred to as 'the winter blues'.

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The Ultimate Guide To Meditation For Anxiety

A comprehensive look at obstacles and strengths associated with meditating for anxiety.

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Simple Breathing Exercise For Anxiety

A very simple breathing exercise for you to follow in order to reduce anxiety.

How To Series

Hakalau Meditation: Ancient Hawaiian Huna

Hakalau Meditation offers you something a little different to the usual Mindfulness approach.

Relaxation

Progressive Muscle Relaxation For Anxiety

Feeling anxious? Try these three guided progressive muscle relaxations.

Sleep

How To Relax Your Mind For Sleep

Being able to relax your mind to get a peaceful night's sleep is becoming increasingly difficult in this world, so we have some tips to help.

FAQ

What Are The Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety (FAQ)

A frequently asked question. Anxiety can sometimes go beyond worries and thoughts and cause physical symptoms.

COVID-19

What To Do If You Feel Lonely Due To COVID-19

As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, such as social distancing, the likelihood of feeling lonely has increased. Here we have some strategies to help.

FAQ

What Are The Symptoms Of A Panic Attack? (FAQ)

A frequently asked question. Here we detail the symptoms of panic attacks.

Food

The 5 Best Foods That Reduce Stress And Anxiety

5 great foods that can help to reduce stress and anxiety, from avocados to blueberries and more.

How To Series

How To Meditate: Walking

This simple walking meditation is perfect for a familiar route you walk in everyday life.

How To Series

How To Meditate: Mantra

In the second of our how to series, we look at a guide to a simple manta meditation.

COVID-19

How To Explain Anxiety To A Child Going Back To School During COVID-19

Going back to school during COVID-19 may increase the likelihood of your child experiencing anxiety. We have some tips on how to explain anxiety to a child.

How To Series

How To Meditate: Body Scan

An informative, easy to use guide on how to practice body scan meditations.

COVID-19

Anxiety vs COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Symptoms: Here's How You Can Tell The Difference

Anxiety symptoms can feel a lot like COVID-19 symptoms. This guide helps you to identify and differentiate between them.

anxiety

When Was Anxiety Discovered And How Has It Developed Through Time

The history of anxiety, from Plato's thoughts to modern day neuroscientific and genetic research

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The Indian Breath: 8 Types Of Pranayama Breathing Techniques And Their Benefits

The 'Indian Breath' that is as important to Yoga as poses are. Pranayama breathing techniques are described here along with their range of benefits for your health.

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2 Ways Anxiety Can Affect A Relationship And 3 Ways To Help

There are many different ways anxiety may be affecting relationships. In our ultimate guide to anxiety, we provided some helpful advice on what to do about anxiety in general. In this post, we are focusing on two ways, which you may recognise, anxiety is affecting relationships and three ways to