anxiety
What to Do If You're Not Sure You Have Any Social Skills Left at This Point
If you're feeling nervous about how to make conversation/tell a good joke/otherwise have fun, even with your close friends: Same!
Therapists Are Turning Into Influencers To Fight Stigma Around Mental Health
Psychotherapists are now fusing mental health conversations with trends, filters, catchy songs and challenges on TikTok and Instagram to engage with the Gen Z audience.
Can Robots Help People With Their Mental Health?
A study found that most think robots can support their mental health better than people, but experts say there are crucial human qualities technology can’t replicate.
Women are Having More Anxious and Angry Dreams Than Men in the Pandemic, Study Says
We're all also dreaming about death a lot more.
Young People Around the World Are in a Mental Health Crisis
A millennial in Italy told us, 'I’ve never felt more depressed and apathetic than I am right now,' and a Gen Zer in Mexico described their mental health as 'collapsing little by little.'
How to Cope When Everything Feels Bad and Somehow It Keeps Getting Worse
The news right now is bleak, and any personal stressors—like a breakup, job loss, or a pet getting sick—can make it even harder to have hope for the future.
Science Says Watching Cute Animals Is Good for Your Health
So here’s some top-of-the-line content for you.
Horror Movie Fans Are Having an Easier Time Dealing With the Pandemic, Study Says
Researchers are examining whether the "extreme feelings" prompted by horror flicks could benefit our mental health, now that every day is terrifying.
COVID-19 Patients Keep Fleeing From Hospitals in India
Misinformation and stigma around the novel coronavirus has led to more than 100 patients fleeing from COVID-19 care facilities.
‘Productivity Anxiety’ Makes the Thought of Resting Feel Like a Crime
The world we live in ties our self-worth with our output, which means that the only way for many people to deal with their high-functioning anxiety is by working even more.
The Pandemic is Spiking the Sale of Anti-Anxiety Medication—and Disrupting Its Black Market
Coronavirus and its resultant lockdowns are not just driving more people to benzos but also making those who had tapered off the drug, go back to it.
Feeling Fatigued, Anxious or Depressed? It Might Be Your Thyroid
Thyroid disorders are invisible, debilitating and way more common than you think.