acceptance

Don’t calm down! 4 ways to harness exam anxiety

Two-thirds of young people experience levels of exam stress that mental health organisation ReachOut describes as “worrying”. Research shows high levels of exam stress can interfere with attention and reduce working memory, leading to lower performance. Early experiences of anxiety and stress can also set a precedent for mental-health problems in adulthood. But how we [...]

By |2021-03-03T16:27:47+11:00October 21st, 2019|Categories: Anxiety|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Autistic People Aren’t Really Accepted

Up to 70% of autistic people experience mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, according to some research. Unfortunately, we still don’t know why autistic people are at a higher risk for mental health problems than non-autistic people. But one important factor is whether an individual’s autism is recognised and accepted by those around them. [...]

By |2017-11-13T09:26:25+11:00November 13th, 2017|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Society & Culture|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

7 Ways to Change Your Attitude When You Can’t Change Anything Else

Change your perception, belief or opinion about your circumstances. Doing so will help you change your attitude and ultimately allow you to grow beyond the struggles you can’t control. Sometimes changing your circumstances isn’t possible – or simply not possible soon enough. You can’t get to a new job in an instant. You can’t make [...]

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