Dr Judith Locke, a clinical psychologist, has warned that overprotective parenting in Australia is contributing to an epidemic of anxiety among young people. She claims that parents who excessively worry about their children's well-being are inadvertently transforming normal stress levels into clinical anxiety. Dr Locke made her comments on the TV show The Project, highlighting the growing mental health crisis affecting Australian youth.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14266019/Anxiety-Australia-children-parent-advice-psychologist.htmlA recent report found that 55% of Britons who find themselves in a caregiving role are experiencing depression and 78% anxious thoughts due to secondary trauma, which occurs when one feels another person's trauma as their own. This phenomenon is seen in many cases where individuals care for someone struggling with mental health issues, such as a partner battling depression or a parent worrying about their child's impulsive behavior. The rise in mental health issues, including claims for mental health benefits in the UK tripling to 400 per day since the pandemic, suggests that these cases of secondary trauma are likely to increase.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14255717/Mum-obsessive-world-SOPHIE-SCOTT-relatives-battling-crippling-anxiety.htmlAccording to experts, individuals who frequently decline social invitations with excuses such as being "swamped" or "too busy with work" may be hiding signs of a lonely mental health crisis. Other potential indicators include skipping meals, experiencing extreme energy swings, using self-deprecating humor, and unexplained bouts of illness. Dr. Madhukar Trivedi, a psychiatry professor at the University of Texas Southwest Medical School in Dallas, notes that physical symptoms are common in depression, suggesting that individuals may be struggling with their mental health despite appearing to be physically healthy.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14245505/Subtle-signs-partner-secretly-miserable.htmlThe Pakistani government held a conference on mental health, highlighting the nation's growing crisis due to traumas such as wars, terrorism, and natural disasters. Renowned psychiatrist Prof Saeed Farooq noted that around 4% of Islamabad's population, approximately 10,000 residents, suffer from severe mental health conditions like schizophrenia. The lack of a national mental health policy and inadequate resources are exacerbating the issue, with experts calling for immediate action to address these gaps and ensure equitable access to mental health services across the country.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268511-ahsan-iqbal-vows-to-implement-national-mental-health-policyA person experiencing anxiety may exhibit a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including increased heart rate and muscle tension, hyperventilation, nausea, and feelings of detachment from others. Physical symptoms can also include hot flushes, sweating, "jelly legs," shaking, and tingling in the hands and feet. Psychological symptoms may include feeling like one is losing control or going mad, thinking they are dying or becoming ill, and feeling like people are staring at them. Treatment often involves seeking help from a professional through counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy, as exemplified by individuals such as those who have sought treatment for anxiety in locations like clinics and hospitals.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14210311/Oprahs-Life-Coach-reveals-bizarre-three-step-trick-reduces-anxiety-instantly.htmlAccording to Dr. Charlynn Ruan, a clinical psychologist and founder of Thrive Psychology Group, people may experience physical and emotional exhaustion after an intense emotional situation, which she refers to as an "emotional hangover." This can occur when the body's nervous system is flooded with stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol in response to conflict or negative interactions. Symptoms of an emotional hangover may include exhaustion, headaches, and brain fog.
https://www.insider.com/family-gatherings-cause-emotional-hangovers-how-to-recover-2024-12A study conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University found that nearly half of mock jurors who viewed disturbing evidence in a trial showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The researchers, led by the university, observed 180 participants acting as jurors in a fictitious murder trial and found that 44% exhibited PTSD symptoms after viewing graphic autopsy photographs. This is an increase from the initial 11% who showed symptoms before seeing the evidence. As a result, the researchers are advocating for the expansion of a pilot scheme offering free counselling sessions to jurors at 15 crown courts in England and Wales.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14220207/Jurors-risk-trauma-gruesome-evidence-mock-trial.htmlTulisa, a singer and contestant on a reality TV show, has spoken about her struggles with mental health during her time on the program. She revealed that she experienced anxiety attacks, including one that left her in tears and struggling to breathe, which was not shown on camera. The incidents occurred both while she was in the jungle and after leaving the show, where she would often be seen mingling with other contestants but was secretly crying in her hotel room.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14218897/Tulisa-reveals-secret-battle-prescription-drug-dependency.htmlA prominent psychiatrist has stated that Donald Trump exhibited signs of mental decline during his recent performance. This assessment was echoed by a panel of swing state voters who expressed concern about the Republican nominee's behavior, stating that it made them feel "worse" about their choice. Former conservative lawmaker Harold Ford Jr. also described the event as a disaster, suggesting widespread criticism of Trump's performance.
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