Anxiety
Does having people over make you anxious? Here’s how to overcome it
Hosting a dinner or party should be fun, not overwhelming. Here’s how to have a great time without sweating the small stuff.
- by Nell Geraets
Latest
Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope
If your morning latte is leaving you feeling anxious, health experts have some advice.
- by Hannah Singleton
How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind
A bold request helped the mental health advocate and podcast host find a kindred spirit in the son of a Hollywood superstar.
- by Jewel Topsfield
You can experience more than one type of anxiety. Here are tips to cope
There are many ways in which anxiety can manifest, and many people’s experiences don’t fit neatly into a category.
- by Christopher W.T. Miller
Steph had no idea stopping her antianxiety medication could be deadly
A treatment centre helping those dependent on benzodiazepines such as Xanax and Valium will be forced to cut its clinician numbers from 10 to three when funding runs out.
- by Amber Schultz
Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it
Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Mental health
Love him or hate him, Scott Morrison’s mental health was none of our business
Neil Mitchell says a source told him in 2021 of Morrison’s battle with anxiety, creating an ethical dilemma for the veteran broadcaster. He is mistaken in thinking other people’s health should be public knowledge, even when it’s the PM.
- by Bianca Denny
Are smartphones damaging our young people? This book says yes
Jonathan Haidt says parents are overprotective in the real world and underprotective in the virtual world.
- by Andrew Leigh
Explainer
Public speaking
He’s best man but is dreading the wedding. Here’s how he’s beating his fear of public speaking
It’s anxiety-inducing even for confident types. Why the fear that goes with talking in front of others? How can you overcome it?
- by Jackson Graham
Mental health days are important, but when should kids be allowed them?
Experts agree that mental health days can be vital for kids who are struggling. But they also have advice for parents and caregivers about setting limits.
- by Shona Hendley
The day I thought I’d made it was the day my life began to unravel
In James Packer’s powder room, I looked in the mirror and looking back at me were the saddest, loneliest eyes I had ever seen.
- by Jo Wagstaff