Reducing Insomnia in Autistic Adults
Sleep intervention programs for adults on the autism spectrum show promising results in reducing insomnia and co-occurring anxiety symptoms.
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Neural Correlates of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Anorexia Nervosa
Mindfulness meditation training reduces anxiety associated with eating disorders by altering the activity of brain areas associated with anxiety.
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Study reveals links between UK air pollution and mental ill-health
Researchers find long-term exposure to even relatively low levels raises risk of depression and anxietyLong-term exposure to even comparatively low levels of air pollution could cause depression and anxiety, according to a study exploring the links between air quality and mental ill-health.Tracking the incidence of depression and anxiety in almost 500,000 UK adults over 11 years, researchers found that those living in areas with higher pollution were more likely to suffer episodes, even when air quality was within official limits. Continue reading…
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Considering Feb Fast? Here are the immediate and long-term benefits of giving up alcohol
From improving sleep quality to unmasking underlying anxiety, a booze-free month is good for your health – and it could be the gateway to longer-term abstinenceGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe holidays are drawing to a close, leaving only memories of end-of-year parties, and hot afternoons nursing a chilled beer or white wine. Traditionally it’s a time for regret, but also resolution, with many Australians casting an eye over their drinking habits and deciding to take a break from the booze in February.Feb Fast, Dry July, Sober October – whatever you call it, whenever you do it and whatever your drinking habits were leading up to it, one thing is clear: giving up alcohol for a month is a good thing for the mind and the body. Continue reading…
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‘Doctors told me my heart palpitations were anxiety – actually I had a disease that could have killed me’
Jade Cooke, 35, used to do yoga five times a week and knew something was wrong when she stated to get extremely breathless
Poor Literacy Linked to Worse Mental Health Worldwide
Poor literacy skills or being illiterate is associated with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression, researchers say. Additionally, poor literacy is also linked to increased feelings of loneliness.
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Try these strategies to help children cope with going back to school – they work for parents and teachers too | Bethany Devenish, Ana Mantilla and Nicole Rinehart for the Conversation
If your child is anxious about starting school or going back after the summer holidays, the approaches we use for children with disability can help all familiesWhy does one child experience excitement at the thought of starting the school year while another experiences debilitating anxiety?It’s rarely one thing and is often a combination of factors, including a child’s temperament and self-confidence; their previous experiences at school, kinder or childcare; friendships they’ve already formed; and the types of transition activities they’ve undertaken. Continue reading…
SOCIAL ANXIETY AND CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS: ENGAGING SOCIAL SUPPORT
Experiencing social anxiety in the midst of managing a chronic health condition can pose many challenges, particularly regarding developing and maintaining a strong social support system. Feelings of doubt and insecurity regarding one’s sense of belonging, acceptability and freedom to know and be known by others are often core features underlying social anxiety. These feelings… [Continue reading]
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