Anxiety
‘Did she look like me?’ How Lyndsay found the right words after her daughter died
Families grieving for lost babies too often move on rather than seek help.
- Kate Aubusson
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How Elijah Hollands’ health battle inspired a wave of young men to open up
It’s been one month since the young Blues on-field mental health episode, with amateur players around the country now showing their solidarity by opening up about their own private battles.
- Bridget McArthur
Is it ADHD or anxiety? Why these complex conditions often get confused
Twenty to 30 per cent of people with ADHD also live with anxiety. Experts share their advice for recognising and managing the two conditions.
- Paula Goodyer
- Editorial
- Mental health
Schools should be applauded, supported for trying something new
About four in five principals say children’s anxiety is a significant issue within their schools.
- The Herald's View
Skipping camp, public speaking: How schools have it wrong on kids’ anxiety
School leaders are witnessing rising childhood anxiety. But the way parents and teachers are inclined to manage it might hinder more than help.
- Emily Kowal
Forget petrol, it’s the NeeDoh shortage throwing parents into a spin
People around the world are scrambling to get their hands on the sensory toys of the moment.
- Shona Hendley
- Opinion
- Mental health
I loved being a cop, but it nearly killed me: Now I’ve found my path to happiness
Little by little, everything began to fall apart. I suffered panic attacks.
- Justyn Backhouse
Do horror movies help or hinder your mental health? It depends
I can’t remember the last time I went a prolonged period without watching any horror. Is my addiction making me even more stressed?
- Nell Geraets
Worse than birth or postpartum: The anxiety of trying for a baby
A new survey suggests anxiety around trying to conceive is more common than fear of pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. So why isn’t it being discussed?
- Shona Hendley
The simple shower hack that could finally stop your brain from spiralling
Stuck in a loop of persistent, unhelpful thoughts? Forget doomscrolling, drinking or binge-watching – there are better ways to stop overthinking.
- Amanda Hooton