Why you may be feeling anxious exiting lockdown

As we begin to gradually reopen in New South Wales after more than 100 days in lockdown, friends and family joke about bringing notes with talking points when reconnecting—as we’re all potentially feeling a little rusty in the socializing department. But jokes aside, there are also those who have expressed feelings of anxiety and mixed […]

Baby heartbeat reveals the stress of having a depressed or anxious mother

Scientists have shown that the babies of mothers dealing with anxiety or depression exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress than babies of healthy mothers, when given a standard stress test. These babies show a significantly increased heart rate, which researchers fear may lead to imprinted emotional stresses as the child grows up. The interaction of […]

People are anxious about leaving their homes even as lockdown is eased

Super Saturday isn’t so super for all of us. While the easing of lockdown measures is sparking excitement for all of those keen to get back to the pub and finally get their haircut, it’s a cause for anxiety for many. A new report from Superdrug and My Online Therapy looks into the anxieties the […]