Tag: anxiety

What’s in a breath? The simple science of breathing and mental wellness

Breathing is often a bodily function that is taken for granted. At…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Depression and anxiety increased over Christmas in UK almost reaching lockdown levels

New UCL research suggests nations mental health took huge decline over December…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Releasing fear: how horror films can help to ease anxiety

Have you ever put a horror film on when you've been stressed…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

What does PTSD and anxiety look like in the brain?

The root of PTSD and anxious, avoidant or hyperresponsive symptoms in those…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Is ‘high-functioning’ anxiety and depression a helpful, alternative label?

Have you seen the term 'high-functioning' in relation to depression or anxiety?…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Can noise pollution affect our mental health?

Normally we might think of noise pollution as something distinctly disruptive such…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Scrapbooking, art, depression, and anxiety: how creativity can aid mindfulness

Mindfulness activities such as yoga and meditation don't work for everyone, so…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

How can you combat re-entry anxiety now all restrictions are being lifted?

Dr Alexandra Oliver, Medical Director Bupa Health Clinics breaks down 5 useful…

Dr Alexandra Oliver

Naomi Osaka and the question of mental vs. physical health in sport

What does the conversation around Naomi Osaka's actions at Roland Garros say…

Changing the narrative: how gaming can be used for good in mental health

Video games have moved beyond first person shooters, from representation of stigmatised…