Halima Begum, Content Team Academic Anxiety, much like any other disorder, is that it has always existed. The only difference now is that people are more accepting and tolerant of it. Historically, it was just known as “stress” or “tensions” and there were few treatments available. What few treatment options there were are now considered […]
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Joe Campbell, Content Team academic Since the inception of social media, such as YouTube and Instagram, it has become increasingly easier to access quality information on how to exercise and train. This is the positive side of social media and allows people who are new to exercising to learn proper form. The negative side however
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By Mohammed Hassan, Content Team Academic One of the most significant sources of stress is your workplace. The modern workplace significantly contributes to rising stress levels due to constant deadlines, distractions, and workplace bullying, all of which can be overwhelming. The line between a healthy worker and overwhelming anxiety is often misinterpreted. When the two
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The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the world in ways few could have imagined. Fear of infection, prolonged isolation and financial instability took a heavy toll, both physically and mentally. Even as the world got back to something close to normal, the psychological aftermath continues to be felt.
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By Lily Hurst, Content Team Academic 1 in 3 young adults report experiencing significant anxiety symptoms. The age range between 18 to 25, is the transition from adolescence to adulthood. In this blog, I am going to be exploring the causes of anxiety, alongside coping strategies, while emphasising the strains and struggles that happen during
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By Mohammed Hassan, No Panic Academic Anxiety can be a normal part of life, being a natural and common response to everyone’s stress, danger, or worries. (Mind,2025) However, it becomes a cause of concern when this feeling of overwhelm, and worry becomes chronic and can spiral out of control. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a
By Lily Hirst, Content Team academic. One of the most common mental health conditions affecting today’s young adults is anxiety. While the effects of anxiety on family relationships and academic achievement have attracted a lot of attention, its effect on friendships gets more pushed aside. In young adulthood, friendships play an essential part in developing
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By Sahar Islam, Content Team Academic Anxiety is often seen as a debilitating condition—marked by worry, avoidance, and emotional distress. However, emerging research and personal narratives are reframing anxiety not merely as a weakness, but as a potential catalyst for growth, connection, and empowerment. This article explores the paradoxical nature of anxiety and how it
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By Lily Hirst, Content Team Academic What is it? What is anxiety? A question commonly asked by us and others. A feeling that won’t let you rest, log off or shut down. Racing thoughts before you fall asleep. A tight chest, a knot in your stomach. Anxiety is your body’s normal reaction to stress; we
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By Amy Moore, Content Team Contributor Anxiety is not linear. And, therefore, the process of making peace with anxiety will also not be linear. This is a notion that I have struggled with for a long time because I always just wanted to feel better. I wanted to be able to snap my fingers and
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