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‘Hardcore science’ or ‘just a sticker’ – do anti-anxiety patches actually work?

The Duchess of Sussex is among fans of stickers from brands like NuCalm, which claim to have a calming effect

The Guardian - US

Is AI coming for our kids? Why the latest wave of pop-cultural tech anxiety should come as no surprise

As artificial intelligence becomes mainstream, its infiltration into children’s lives is causing tremendous anxiety. The global panic around AI’s co-option of children’s play and cultures has manifested unpredictably.

The Conversation

Strike action by Scottish college workers ‘deeply disappointing’, say bosses

College Employers Scotland said strike action will ‘only cause disruption and anxiety for students’.

The Independent UK

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Anxiety levels in school communities ‘high’ due to concrete crisis – union

Headteachers are feeling ‘a very heavy sense of responsibility’, according to the general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders.

The Independent UK

The neuroscience and physiology of fear

If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding?

Salon

Reforms to disability benefits hopes to encourage more people into employment as charities voice concern

Disability charities have warned the changes could cause ‘huge anxiety’ and force people into work when they are not well enough

The Independent UK

Children with mild anxiety better off in school, says Chris Whitty

Chief medical officer for England says being in lessons can help, amid concern over attendance post-Covid

The Guardian - UK

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One way to boost students' scores? Help teachers conquer their math anxiety

Helping teachers of young kids gain confidence in math could be one key to unlocking America’s post-pandemic math recovery

The Independent UK

If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fear

Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut feeling. These are all phrases many people use to describe fear and anxiety. You have likely felt anxiety inside your chest or stomach, and your brain usually doesn’t hurt when you’re scared. Many cultures tie cowardice and bravery more to…

The Conversation

How can parents and children battle back-to-school anxiety?

Being organised can be the key to reducing stress as the new academic year begins. By Yolanthe Fawehinmi.

The Independent UK

Why is a messy house such an anxiety trigger for me and what can I do about it?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sight of clutter and mess in your home? Have you walked in the door only to feel overloaded by scattered papers, unwashed dishes and clothes in disarray? Maybe you’ve even had arguments because it bothers you more than it bothers you partner or…

The Conversation

‘A nightmare’: Inside one of first schools closed over crumbling concrete scandal

In Leicester, Colin Drury finds teachers and parents scrambling to deal with a primary school forced to shut out of the blue

The Independent UK

How did a man who dodged theme parks due to his weight lose nearly 60kg in under a year?

Kyle Bamford, 40, from Swansea weighed 161.5kg in 2022. Now he wants to dip under 100kg

The Independent UK

Women are less happy than men – a psychologist on why and four things you can do about it

Something strange is going on in women’s happiness research. Because despite having more freedom and employment opportunities than ever before, women have higher levels of anxiety and more mental health challenges, such as depression, anger, loneliness and more restless sleep. And these results are seen across many countries and different…

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Why do so many people bite their nails?

Biting nails can be brought on by both boredom and anxiety, which is one of the reasons it’s so common.

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Dear Abby: I’m 16 and I’m missing out by having no friends

Girl’s anxiety and a language barrier hinder her from approaching other teens and building a social life.

The Guardian - UK

‘It became a nightmare’: artist Christian Marclay on global smash The Clock – and his new work Doors

His 24-hour clock made of movie clips was a sensation. Can Doors, a montage of screen stars entering and leaving rooms, beat it? The artist reveals how lockdown and our new age of anxiety pushed him to finish it

Guitar World

“As a kid, I had a hard time making friends. The guitar was a universal way to communicate where I didn’t have to worry about being cool”: For Nita Strauss, the guitar has been a lifelong ally in battling anxiety and addictions

Playing guitar – and playing it live – can be hugely therapeutic. That’s certainly the case for Nita Strauss, who shares how her love for the instrument has helped her fight her demons

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Researchers suggest innovative therapy for treating anorexia nervosa

A ground-breaking study led by experts at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has made substantial progress in treating anorexia nervosa (AN), an eating illness characterised by low body weight, body image problems, and anxiety. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

The scientists in Japan who scared flies to understand fear

Masato Tsuji, a professor at the University of Tokyo, studies fear in flies by showing them horror movies. His research may provide clues to treat psychiatric diseases stemming from exaggerated fear, like phobias and anxiety disorders. By manipulating and recording the activity of neurons of fruit flies, they found that…

The Independent UK

Sensory deprivation tanks ‘could help anorexia patients’ – study

Researchers say float therapy offers a new therapeutic direction in treating patients with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders.

PetsRadar

Is your dog scared of stairs? Trainer shares a solution for reducing anxiety

Grab some treats and take the stress out of stairs for your canine

The Conversation

Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how

There is mounting recognition in the scientific community that combining different treatment approaches for mental health conditions can create a benefit greater than the sum of its parts.

The Independent UK

Texas takeover raises back-to-school anxiety for Houston students, parents and teachers

The largest school district in Texas is opening a new chapter as it begins the school year

Chicago Sun-Times

Fur-st week back: Chicago college campuses welcome students, emotional support animals for new school year

Emotional support animals — sometimes referred to as comfort or assistance animals — offer companionship and can help manage depression, anxiety and specific phobias, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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