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How can virtual reality help us overcome social anxiety?
Already set to reform the entertainment industry, in March 2020 it was announced that the NHS was due to start using VR therapy to help people overcome social anxiety.
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Nervous Of Socialising? Be The Friend You Wish You Had Post-Pandemic
Whether it’s social anxiety, money or just getting overwhelmed, there are so many reasons we might hold back from being proactive. Here’s how to avoid those pitfalls.
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12 ways to stop workplace anxiety from sabotaging your career
Continued workplace anxiety may erode your confidence over time, causing you to ignore your strengths at work so that you focus only on your limitations and underestimate your ability to cope with difficulties if they were to arise.
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‘Generation Anxious’: Why parents today have a harder time managing stress
Do you think our parents had it easier when it comes to parenting? Do you sometimes feel that it’s harder to be a parent now than it was 30 years ago?
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CBT and mindfulness intervention reduces social anxiety
Two treatments were effective and provided long-term benefits for patients with social anxiety disorder, according to results of a randomised clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
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Laura Gordon: Why we are right to worry about return to work anxiety
The impact of return-to-work anxiety can be huge, whether returning from working at home or going back after furlough. It’s a big transition on the back of a year that’s already been filled with uncertainty and worry.
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Mask-wearing can increase social anxiety
The mask-wearing that has become the norm during the Covid-19 pandemic can increase distress among those with pre-existing social anxiety issues, according to new research.
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Ways to reduce anxiety during pregnancy
While finding out you’re pregnant is exciting news, many expectant mums can experience anxiety about the big change coming up in their lives.
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5 key tips for managing health anxiety in a post-COVID world
Health anxiety gives very similar symptoms to other anxiety disorders. While there are some common symptoms and signs, everyone is different, meaning they’ll experience symptoms differently.