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Teaching students techniques to cope with anxiety and stress can help them bounce back after a hurricane upends their life.
Rituals of rest and contemplation are woven into many religious traditions around the world.
‘Stresslaxation’ may be a new term, but many people can relate to feeling stressed and anxious when trying to unwind.
We investigated the initiatives schools around the world took to help support and maintain the well-being of their students and staff. We pulled out seven things that made a difference.
In an era before clinical trials, medical writers drew on the stories of explorers as evidence about the health effects of different foods and drinks.
As uncertainty abounds and anxiety skyrockets, you’ve probably heard advice to be patient, stay calm and keep the faith. Here are 10 concrete tips to help you actually manage the stress.
Going back to school can be tough for children who suffer from social anxiety.
The enduring popularity of knitting lies in its practicality, portability and mental health benefits. As the mercury drops and we head outside for bracing walks, it’s time to knit a woollen scarf.
Concepts from Buddhism can provide us with some solace during this pandemic. By thinking like a Buddhist we can focus on existential facts, aiming to understand them and to practise meditation.
The internet is awash with videos that claim to use ‘binaural beats’ to improve your focus or relieve stress. But while they can influence your brain, the touted mood-enhancing effects may not be.
As the practice of mindfulness grows, more thought needs to be given to how it can be used in under-served communities
Soothing tunes for anxious times.
Buddhist meditation apps are an increasingly popular stress-reliever for people on the go. But do these apps really work? Or are they products of a lucrative industry contributing to a tech addiction?
It’s often said that “bad posture” can cause neck pain but science seems to indicate that other factors might be at play.
Technology-free holidays can feel unbearable at first but this soon gives way to a better experience.
Results of a recent global sauna survey suggest people use sauna to relax. But they don’t necessarily know about the health benefits it’s been shown to have.
Some of the most popular online videos are of people whispering, turning book pages or gently tapping computer keys. What is going on? A researcher explains the quest for ‘brain tingles.’
Meditation and yoga affect the brain’s stress response system to help us feel more relaxed. They can even lower our blood pressure.
Top-end companies are investing in design features to make their offices more appealing to staff. But many workers are looking for more than just funky design from their workplaces.
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Professor and ARC Future Fellow, University of Sydney
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Reader, Psychology with Outdoor and Adventure studies, Leeds Beckett University
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Professor, School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology
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MBA Director & Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Creative Leader, Positive Computing Lab, University of Cambridge
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