Scheme paying for counselling within 24hrs making a difference
Wellington East Girls College associate principal Anna Wilson. Photo: John Gerritsen/RNZ Schools say a Rotary Club-funded scheme that…
A one-month behavioral treatment for social anxiety lowers hostile interpretations of others
People who experience high levels of social anxiety tend to view neutral or ambiguous interactions as intentionally hostile,…
Exercise May Reduce Anxiety Symptoms, Boost Emotional Resilience
Share on PinterestA recent study suggests that higher fitness levels may help reduce anxiety and build resilience to…
Social media can be addictive for adults, but there are ways to cut back
Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there’s some debate among experts about…
Micro-interventions to reduce stress in your day
You probably don’t have to look too far to find daily stress triggers: a full inbox, parenting demands,…
Dad Lets Socially Anxious Teen Daughter Go Hungry
After a teenage girl backed down from ordering food for herself due to social anxiety, her dad stood…
This form of mental exercise may cut dementia risk for decades
Updated February 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM PST A little brain training today may help stave off Alzheimer’s…
I’m a Multiple. I Thought I Knew All My Alter Personalities, Then a New One Emerged
I was too old for this. That was the thought running through my mind as I took a…
Vulnerable children let down by North Kerry CAMHS
One singular fact emerges from the 85-page report on the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in…
Calm’s CEO on the mental health struggle at the top of big companies
“As CEO of Calm, I would tell you, it’s not very calm these days,” says David Ko. His…
What is aphantasia? This artist who has no mind’s eye is living with it
Growing up as a Harry Potter fan, I still have vivid memories of reading the first book in…
Is burnout becoming more common?
There are things you can do to help prevent burnout, Paskin says. “It’s that desire to step out…