by Katalong Dasat, Content Team Academic Hosting sounds cute until you are actually doing it. One minute you are imagining a wholesome evening with snacks, music, games and laughter. The next minute you are wiping down surfaces like you are preparing for an inspection, wondering why your heart is beating like it’s trying to escape […]
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 Conner Keys, Content Team Academic Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a fairly common anxiety disorder that is characterised by feelings of intense anxiety and fear. The NHS describes it as ‘a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations’ (NHS, 2023). Research has shown that SAD has a lifetime prevalence of 12.1% (Kessler, et al.,
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By Mohammed Adil Sethi, Content Team Academic. Introduction Millions of people throughout the United Kingdom suffer with social anxiety, something that is characterised by an overwhelming dread of social settings. It refers to a crippling fear of being scrutinised, or the feeling of being embarrassed, in front of other people, which then frequently results in avoidance
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By Chaima Kenache, Content Team Contributor For many young people anxiety is the byproduct of wanting to ‘fit in’ socially with others. Whether consciously or unconsciously, many of us have this innate desire to please or seem appealing to others. But why is this? Socially, why do the opinions of others, even strangers, mean so
Amy Moore, Content Team Contributor Emetophobia is defined as “the extreme fear of vomiting” and it is something I have been learning to cope with since I was twelve years old. Yet, it wasn’t until I was eighteen that I found out it was something that many people struggle with. It’s important to realise that panic
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by Chaima Kenache, Content Team Contributor Holidays have always been displayed as a time of joy and connection, whether that’s through advertisements or newsletters. It is clear that Christmas is supposed to be an enjoyed and an untroubled time for everybody who celebrates. Despite this, Christmas can often bring a unique set of tests and
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By Ruth Cooper-Dickson, No Panic patron In some of my past articles for No Panic, I have shared how you can navigate feelings of anxiety when attending work socials or networking events. With the festive season upon us, filled with after work drinks, family gatherings, and Christmas parties, these feelings may be at an all-time high. So, what better time
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