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Could climate anxiety be a form of pre-traumatic stress disorder? A psychologist explains the research

We are living in an age of anxiety. People face multiple existential crises such as climate change and conflicts that could potentially escalate into nuclear war.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025

Gen Z and millennials have outfit anxiety—here are 3 tips to avoid getting in trouble at the office

Gen Z watched their peers get fired for dressing inappropriately for the office and now they’re anxious and even asking their bosses for fashion advice.

Fortune · Jul 24, 2025

Pedro Pascal opens up about managing his anxiety after quick rise to stardom

The actor is the lead in Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ which comes out Friday

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Is social media teaching us to self-diagnose conditions we don't actually have?

Is it depression or low mood? Worrying or anxiety? Psychotherapist Tanith Carey explains how to tell the difference and why it’s so important

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

Why Younger Generations Are Afraid to Answer the Door

The sound of an unexpected doorbell once sparked curiosity, but for many younger people today, it triggers anxiety. While older generations might not think twice about opening their front door to a stranger, Millennials and Gen Z often have a different reaction: silence and a quick peek through the blinds.…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 23, 2025

‘Slip, slop, slap for brain health’: Australia needs a major prevention campaign for dementia, doctor says

Prof Henry Brodaty of UNSW says managing risk factors such as diet and anxiety is a cost-effective way of curbing the disease

The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025

Are You a Doormat at Work? The Hidden Cost of Excessive People-Pleasing

I talked to the author of the upcoming book 'Fawning,' and she explains how the 'fawn' response can lead to blurred boundaries, difficulty asserting needs and a loss of self, with serious emotional consequences like anxiety and PTSD.

Kiplinger · Jul 22, 2025

Anxiety And Pride Among Cambodia's Future Conscripts

The generation of Cambodians who may find themselves in the firing line when the country introduces military conscription is split between quiet pangs of anxiety and proud proclamations of patriotism.

International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025

How mothers supporting mothers can help fill the health care worker shortage gap and other barriers to care

For generations, women have relied on informal networks of friends, family and neighbors to navigate the complexities of birth and motherhood. Today, research is finally catching up to what generations of women have known: Peer support can be a lifeline.

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2025

8 Things You Should Never Say When a Cop Pulls You Over

The flashing lights in your rearview mirror can trigger instant anxiety. This makes it easy to say the wrong thing. Your communication during a traffic stop can determine if you leave with a warning or a ticket. You should be cooperative, but certain phrases can escalate the situation or incriminate…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 21, 2025