How to manage feelings of distress, fear and anxiety after the Bondi attack

Confronting footage of gunmen shooting into a crowd of people in Bondi made headlines on Sunday night. Two men killed at least 15 people in an act of terrorism, marking one of Australia’s deadliest attacks. Videos with confronting images and scenes circulated throughout the night and into the week. If you or anyone you know […]

How to take care of yourself online postpartum

When Hannah Gheller had her baby 14 weeks ago, she did not expect social media to become such a “minefield”. The first-time mum from Melbourne/Naarm says she felt it was a “shame-inducing tool” when she was struggling to breastfeed and her son wasn’t gaining weight. “I would google tips for improving [milk] supply and expressing, […]

How to help manage storm anxiety

Thunder making you a little jumpy? It’s a familiar feeling among South Floridians, especially this time of year. And according to the American Meteorological Society, it’s common. About eight in 10 people have experienced some form of fear related to weather. Yet children and young adults are often even more susceptible to this phenomenon. The […]

How to Survive the News and Why it’s Important

One enduring memory from my 1970s childhood is the Los Angeles Times sitting on our driveway every morning. My dad would walk out in his robe to fetch the paper, then divide it into sections: front page and sports for him, funnies and the arts for my mother. Later, I would find the discarded cartoons […]

Guideline Outlines How to Taper Benzodiazepines Safely

Long-term, regular use of benzodiazepines is common and can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal when the dose is reduced or the medication is abruptly stopped. However, evidence has been lacking on the best tapering methods for the medications commonly prescribed for uses including sleep disorders and anxiety. Additionally, patients have different reactions to the […]

So your home’s not social-media perfect? How to get over ‘house shame’

NEW YORK (AP) — Robbie Randolph is a real estate agent and interior designer for the rich, yet even he’s not immune from the anxiety of “house shame.” That’s the judged, bullied, defeated feeling you can get when Pinterest-perfect syndrome takes over, either in our own minds thanks to social media or fed by the […]