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Mental health posts
Calm, clear reads about mental health from the Breatheasy team.
The different types of anxiety disorders, explained simply
Generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, agoraphobia, separation anxiety and selective mutism, what each is like, how common they are, and where OCD, PTSD and health anxiety fit in today.
Can birth control cause anxiety? What the research says, and what to do
Whether hormonal birth control can affect anxiety and mood, what the biggest study found, who’s more likely to notice changes, how to switch safely without risking pregnancy, and the warning signs that need help.
Just diagnosed with anxiety? What it means, and what to do next
A clear, kind guide for anyone recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder: what the diagnosis means, the treatments that work, questions to ask your doctor, what to expect from therapy and medicine, and how to look after yourself.
How to help kids with anxiety: what to say, what to do, and what to avoid
Practical ways parents can help an anxious child or teen: how to support without feeding the fear, a step-by-step brave ladder, what to say instead of reassurance, body tools for kids, and when to get professional help.
Financial anxiety: how to cope when money worries take over
Why money worries hit so hard, how avoidance makes them worse, practical first steps, where to find free and trustworthy help with debt, how to spot debt relief scams, and when money stress needs more support.
10 myths about intrusive thoughts, and what’s actually true
Intrusive thoughts are almost universal, yet myths about them cause huge distress. Ten common myths, what research shows instead, what helps, and when intrusive thoughts might be OCD.
Stress vs anxiety: what’s the difference, and why it matters
Stress is a response to a pressure you can name; anxiety can linger without one. The key differences, what they share, how stress can turn into anxiety or burnout, what helps each, and when to get help.
How employers can support employee mental health: 8 things that actually work
What the World Health Organization and the US Surgeon General recommend, from fixing workloads and training managers to private support people will actually use, plus how to measure results without ever identifying anyone.
How to work on your mental health: 10 things that make a real difference
Practical, evidence-based ways to look after your mental health, from the NHS’s five steps to wellbeing to sleep, time outdoors and alcohol, plus how to spot early warning signs and find affordable help.
Anxiety attack symptoms: what they feel like, and what to do
The body, feeling and thinking signs of an anxiety attack, how it differs from a panic attack, how long it lasts, and the symptoms that need a doctor.
How to calm anxiety: what works right now, and what works long term
Quick ways to calm anxiety in the moment, what helps when it’s your mind or your body that won’t settle, the habits that lower anxiety over time, and when to get help.
What is anxiety? A clear guide to what it is, why it happens and what helps
What anxiety is, what it does to your body and mind, when everyday worry becomes an anxiety disorder, the different types, and the treatments that work.
Morning anxiety: why you wake up anxious, and how to ease it
Why anxiety often peaks in the first hour after waking, the habits that make it worse, a gentle 10-minute morning plan, and when morning dread is a sign to get help.
Anxiety at work: how to deal with it, and the dread of going in
Sunday-night dread, a knot in your stomach on the commute, anxiety at your desk. How to deal with anxiety at work before, during and after the day, your rights, and when it’s more than stress.
Anxiety during pregnancy: what’s normal, what helps, and when to get support
How common anxiety is in pregnancy, how to tell everyday worry from anxiety that needs help, which symptoms to always get checked, safe ways to cope, treatment options and where to call.
Breathing exercises for emotional regulation
Big feelings like anger, panic, overwhelm or sadness all show up in your breath. Five breathing exercises to steady your emotions, and when to use each one.
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