Prescriptions for anti-anxiety drugs have spiked by more than a THIRD as Americans struggle to cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, report finds Researchers looked at prescriptions for mental health medications for 31.5 million Americans filled from January 19 to March 15 Prescriptions for antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs and anti-insomnia drugs increased by 21% … Read more
In the aftermath of the 2016 election, many Americans reported elevated levels of stress, which some labeled ‘post election stress disorder.’ A number of psychologists jumped on board with the term, and affirmed that their clients were unusually tense, but others clapped back, saying that to call this stress a ‘disorder’ was to trivialize PTSD. … Read more
Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown — with stress relating to catching coronavirus currently highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59, study suggests Researchers from UCL have surveyed 60,000 about their lockdown experiences By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 12:25 BST, 9 April 2020 Over-60s are coping best with … Read more
Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown with stress relating to catching COVID-19 currently highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59, study suggests By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 12:13 BST, 9 April 2020 Over-60s are coping best with life in lockdown, with stress relating to catching COVID-19 … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
A psychologist has shared four simple tricks to ease stress and uncertainty amid the uncharted territory of the coronavirus pandemic, helping you to relax and stay positive through undeniably daunting days. Sydney practitioner Lorraine Corne specialises in treating anxiety and depression, mental health conditions which are already being exacerbated by the intensifying COVID-19 crisis as … Read more
Tens of thousands of unemployed workers who’ve lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic shutting down businesses have joined long queues outside Centrelink offices across Australia. At least 300 people were waiting outside Darlinghurst’s Centrelink office in Sydney before doors opened at 8.30am on Monday to lodge claims for unemployment benefits and … Read more
Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: Why travelling by ferry can be less expensive and a lot more fun Fans say the ships can be less stressful, less expensive and a lot more fun Packing is easy as you can take as much kit as your car can carry Many ferries have cruise … Read more
Workplace stress always seems to be in abundance, with far-reaching implications for relationships and productivity. An office environment can become toxic if it goes unaddressed. Image: ONYXprj, Getty Images/iStockphoto We’ve all been in toxic workplaces, where stress is allowed to run amok and eventually teamwork completely breaks down. Some workplace stress can be a good … Read more