Category: Anxiety

There is a prominent stigma in society concerning mental illness that is including anxiety. It is believed by many that it is not a real medical condition, this is perhaps why there is not much awareness. Around 30% of the 3 million people who have anxiety in the UK dont seek help. In addition, those…

In my reflective journal, I have chosen to center on anxiety and how this affects working memory, concerning academic performance. I chose anxiety, as this is what I believe most affects me in my studies. I know that this is something I will have to combat to reach my full potential and successfully complete my…

Introduction: About 50% of people who suffer from anxiety are also diagnosed with depression (Smith, 2019), but actually, depression is not the only effect of anxiety. It also can have an effect on a person’s capacity to work, examine, and take part in any other activities. Furthermore, anxiety is considered one of the most common…

For this research paper, I decided to speak about the five major Anxiety Disorders. The disorders include Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a…

Introduction Anxiety is a phenomenon that involves procedures linked to inner feelings familiar to awkwardness, disturbance, or shyness (Scovel, 1978). Anxiety has a complicated feature that deteriorates speaking abilities and this point is widespread as a fear of learners (Horwitz et al. 1986). He maintained that the psychological barrier is a common expression that can…

Anxiety is a mental disorder that causes suffering to many. In Susan Schultz’s film It’s Just Anxiety, several people with different anxiety disorders are vulnerable in their interviews, showing a glimpse of the struggles they face daily. In this essay, I will highlight common symptoms given in the film, coping strategies that are found helpful…

It is estimated that 45 per cent of Australians will experience a mental health condition at some point in their life. Anxiety accounts for the highest mental health illness affecting over 2 million Australians yearly, and depression is estimated at 1 million. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia affecting one in…

Introduction In recent decades the Mindfulness has had a significant boom in society. It is related to the word ‘sati’ in Pali of the vernacular language that dates from the time of the teachings of the Buddha, towards the years 2500 B.C. It has been used as a meditation technique, in different religions and another…

Social anxiety disorder is a persistent fear or feeling of anxiousness in social situations. These situations can involve interacting with others in a group setting, meeting unfamiliar people, situations where an individual may feel like they are being observed eating or drinking, and situations when an individual may be required to perform front of others…

Mental Health is a significant issue that has only seemed to have grown worst and worst within these past few years. Out of all the different types of mental health issues that there are, one of the most common happens to be anxiety. Having anxiety can drastically impact the way we function on the daily,…