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More Than a Neat Freak: Reframing OCD as a Disorder of Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety

When most people hear the word “OCD,” they often imagine someone who is obsessed with cleaning, lining up objects perfectly, or constantly organising their space. It has become a way to describe someone very particular or neat. But the real

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Anxiety And Data Breaches: Why Protecting Personal Info Is a Mental Health Priority

In today’s hyper-networked world, the concept of privacy is more of a relic than a right. Every download of an app, every subscription to a newsletter, every harmless online quiz – they all erode your digital trail. And although a

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Why Reassurance Feels Good But Doesn’t Always Help Anxiety

One way to define reassurance is as a particular type of direction meant to allay anxieties. It lessens or gets rid of needless anxiety, especially when it comes to one’s physical or mental health. Physicians most often employ reassurance among

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High IQ or High Anxiety? Exploring the Link Between Giftedness and Anxiety Disorders

When we picture someone with a high IQ, we often imagine smooth success and crystal-clear thinking. But intelligence isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. For some, a sharp mind also comes with a tendency to overthink, worry, and feel

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The Hidden Link Between Chronic Allergies and Anxiety: What the Research Says

For many people, allergies are an annoying yet tolerable inconvenience, something you take some medicine for once or twice a year and move on. But for others, including those with chronic allergic conditions like allergic rhinitis, sneezing and congestion may be

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War Anxiety: When Geopolitical Tensions Take a Personal Toll

At a time when war did not feel so distant anymore, when front lines are streamed live into our pockets and traumatic happenings unfold between memes and texts (Langdon, 2020), the affective power of conflict has seeped into our daily

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The Psychological Impact of Sound Healing: How Singing Bowls Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Sound healing has long been used as a therapeutic tool for far holistic mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Among many instruments used in the therapy of sound, singing bowls and gongs are known for their abilities to create deep relaxation

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Study Reveals Record Surge in Anxiety and Depression Among Young People

A recent study highlights a significant rise in mental health challenges among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings reveal an 11% increase in anxiety and depression, largely attributed to prolonged quarantine, social isolation, school and workplace closures, and

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Anxiety and Apathy Affect Decision Making in Opposite Ways 

Making decisions in the face of uncertainty is an essential aspect of daily living. According to a study from the University of Minnesota Medical School, indifference and anxiety result in essentially different ways of making decisions. These results offer important information

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The Relationship Between Openness And Social Anxiety

The study uses a cognitive-behavioral model of social anxiety to examine the relationship between openness as a personality trait and social anxiety in the Internet age. It includes 522 students from two regions in China and shows that social anxiety