ANXIETY

World-first mobile app to help ease OCD

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Almost 500,000 Australians suffer from OCD. It's hoped this mobile app will help them navigate the frustrating and life-disrupting challenges.

Virtual reality the new weapon against anxiety

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Canadian researchers have set out to prove that virtual reality can generate a peaceful state-of-mind.

Feeling anxious? It might be time for a massage

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Swedish massage might do wonders for your mind as well as your body.

The mental health impact of racism

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Repeated racial attacks lead to genuine fear and anxiety.

Parents Of Preemies Often Encounter Anxiety

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Australian study shows the need for support services.

Comics More Likely To Die Young: Australian Research

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The stress of meeting expectations can be no laughing matter.

Greater Mental Health Risk For Sexual Minorities

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Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults have a higher prevalence of psychological distress.

Mindfulness Therapy Fighting Anxiety In Children

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How effective is meditation and reflective thought on young people?