Anxiety
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Phone call anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to get over it
Ilham Sebah, The Conversation
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Mental health first aid and social support cannot replace professional help – but can supplement it
Ashna Ashesh
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Covid-19: Panic is spreading faster than the virus – and there’s a science behind it
Jacek Debiec, The Conversation
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How Jeanette Winterson and her ‘Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal’ helped me cope with anxiety
Manjiri Indurkar
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Humans can’t quit worrying because we are built that way
James Carmody, The Conversation
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First person: How I discovered, denied, and then learnt to deal with my own depression
Deepa Singh
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What’s not to like? Instagram’s new trial will be beneficial for the mental health of its users
Joanne Orlando, The Conversation
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What medieval monks can teach us about avoiding digital distractions
Jamie Kreiner, Aeon
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Can psychedelic drugs help treat mental illness? What researchers in Australia have found out
Martin Williams, The Conversation Stephen Bright, The Conversation
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Why family group texts cause anxiety – and how you can cut the messaging cord
Elisabeth Sherman, Aeon
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Sharenting: The psychology behind the viral ‘vacation surprise for kids’ videos on YouTube
Jenna Drenten, The Conversation
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Conventional gender roles give rise to anxiety, self-doubt (and this is also evident in #MeToo)
Haroon Khalid
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Why Indians are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots to deal with mental disorders
Mahevash Shaikh
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Indian health ministry’s ill-informed advice on depression draws protests from doctors
Priyanka Vora
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What do you do when the only emotions you feel are fear and anger?
Emma Young, Mosaic
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Lab notes: Scientists field test a ‘virtual psychiatrist’ tool to help diagnose mental illness
Dinesh C Sharma