The last few months have seen a return to some semblance of normality after the long disruption and upheaval of the pandemic. While returning to our regular routines is largely a good thing, there is one downside to the mass return to office culture and commuting – burnout is on…
We are facing a rise in mental health problems 'caused by poor sleep'
We all know a poor night’s sleep can make you feel groggy in the morning, but the long-term impacts of frequently sleeping badly could be much more serious. Experts have warned of an upcoming rise in mental health problems caused by sleep issues, in the results of a new study. The study, which surveyed 203 healthcare professionals and…
How to deal with “news anxiety”, according to experts
Do negative news stories and events tend to cause you anxiety long after you’ve finished reading? You could be dealing with a phenomenon psychologists call a “sticky mind”. From the IPCC’s damning report about the impact of climate change to the earthquake in Haiti and the crisis currently unfolding in…
Researchers link PTSD, anxiety fears in women with history of military sexual trauma
A new Veterans Affairs study finds a strong link between PTSD symptom severity and anxiety sensitivity among female Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma. The researchers say treating the anxiety problem may be a way to ease core PTSD symptoms. Anxiety sensitivity reflects a fear of physical sensations that…
Smartphone-based augmented reality app helps tackle the fear of spiders
Researchers from the University of Basel have developed an augmented reality app for smartphones in order to help people reduce their fear of spiders. The app has already shown itself to be effective in a clinical trial, with subjects experiencing less fear of real spiders after completing just a few…
How to bring more gratitude into your life and improve your mental health
Gratitude is sometimes used as a stick with which to beat someone down. ‘Try to be grateful for how good your life is’, when thrown at someone talking about their experiences of depression, feels immensely dismissive, while ‘you should be grateful’ (whether that’s for a relationship or a job) can…
Can anxiety and depression actually cause memory loss? We asked an expert to explain
Ever wondered why your memory gets hazy when you’re struggling with anxiety or depression? Read this. There’s nothing quite like a random viral tweet to get you rethinking everything you thought you knew, right? Last week, during an innocent morning scroll, such a tweet popped up on my timeline –…
Study assesses the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the situations of stress and sadness associated with it have not significantly increased the prevalence of depression and anxiety among participants in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brazil) who live in the city of São Paulo. ELSA-Brazil has been monitoring the overall health of…
Could a weighted blanket be the key to reducing your night time anxiety?
All products on this page have been selected by the editorial team, however Stylist may make commission on some products purchased through affiliate links in this article Welcome back to Sleepless Nights, Stylist’s weekly series designed to help you put your Sunday night anxiety and worries to bed. This week,…
Neurodegeneration Complicates Psychiatric Care in Parkinsons
Managing depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease should start with a review of medications and involve multidisciplinary care, according to a recent summary of evidence. “Depression and anxiety have a complex relationship with the disease and while the exact mechanism for this association is unknown, both disturbances occur with increased…
Depression in youth may be a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment
Depression in youth, between the ages of 10 and 24 years, is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment. Now, a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, confirms that depression…