Rebecca Kamm
rebecca.kamm@vice.com‘Absurd, Mediocre, Mundane’: Nat's What I Reckon's Crusade Against Mainstream Australia
The foul-mouthed cook on unexpected fame, the joys of being a dickhead, and his distaste for prescribed social norms.
'It Made Me Hate Myself': How the Urge to Shop Can Ruin Lives
There's a difference between a love of shopping and the pathological need to purchase. The latter is on the rise, experts say, and it's as serious as any other addiction.
Maybe Your Big Dream Is Making You Unhappy
We're told to never give up. But what if that's not working?
People Tell Us the Weirdly Helpful Things They Do for Their Anxiety
"It's a tiny achievement that reminds me I'm capable, even when my brain says I'm not."
More Reason Not to Rely on Google for Diagnoses
Symptom-checkers are convenient, but they're also mostly wrong, new research shows.
When the End of Lockdown Is the Last Thing You Want
For many people with severe social anxiety, isolation has offered a mental health "holiday". But holidays can't last forever.
Snakes Form ‘Friendships’, According to Scientists
New research suggests that snakes form social groups in a similar way to us.
We Asked Experts How Risky It Is to Self-Medicate With Mushrooms
Studies showing the mental health benefits of psychedelics are inspiring people to take matters into their own hands. But doctors warn it's not as simple as it sounds.
How Sex Workers Tell Their Kids About Their Job
Potential stigma and adult themes makes discussing sex work with children a delicate balancing act.
I'm Sick of Pretending: I Don't 'Get' Weed
After 15 years trying to like it, I'm ready to admit I hate it.
Women Bear the Financial Cost of Drinking Culture, Study Says
"This research can be used to argue for stricter alcohol policy."