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
In a Fast- Changing World – Understanding Anxiety Amongst 18–25-year-olds. Read More »
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
Friendship and mental health: Exploring Anxiety in friendships among young adults. Read More »
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
Understanding Anxiety: What it is and how to manage it. Read More »
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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By Melissa Fleur Afshar, Content Team Contributor We’re often encouraged to hide away our fears and anxious feelings, putting on happy faces no matter what instead. Sometimes, it can seem easier to cope that way. You don’t need me to tell you that anxiety, panic and racing thoughts are extremely uncomfortable and distressing. The intense
Don’t Fight The Feeling—How Facing Anxiety Helps Me Handle It. Read More »
By Wayne Senior, Content Team Co-ordinator. There has been a lot of change at No Panic this year. In the Content Team, our two previous editors Millie and Daniel left to pursue their careers, so we got a couple of new editors, Aimee and Ben. In No Panic, I became Chair. Keeping the Content Team
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By Kelly Carrington, GAWD According to a popular festive song, this is the most wonderful time of the year. A time for loving, time for giving, mistletoe and festive beverages, etcetera. Yes, social media is a blaze with the picture-perfect Christmases we’re all planning on having. But wait, what happens if yours doesn’t fit the
No Panic, it’s (almost) Christmas! Read More »