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How to stay safe and sane during coronavirus isolation
How to stay safe and sane during coronavirus isolation, according to science https://t.co/JaR74AYjBl via @thenextweb – Better Blokes (@BetterBlokesNZ) April 4, 2020 Structure your day For some people, self-isolation might still lead to some mild mental health issues. We know from people who have spent a winter in a polar research station that longer-term isolation…

14 ways to protect your mental health in the pandemic
Consider how to connect with others: Video calls with friends and family can help beat isolation. Help and support others: Think about how you could help those around you – it could make a big difference to them and can make you feel better too. Talk about your worries: Remember that this is a difficult…
Breaking The Loop of Anxiety | Colin Bien | TEDxLeuphanaUniversityLüneburg
Colin suffered from a panic disorder caused by a malaria prophylaxes for over 2 years. During a behavioral therapy, he learned how to break out of the vicious circle of anxiety. But not only that, he also realized how to use the same approach to form new stress relieving routines in his life. A personal…

Peer support groups show promise in helping men facing mental health problems
Q: You’ve said that men will go to therapy but they tend to only stay with it for a session or two. Why? A: The literature is clear that men stop going to psychotherapy after one or two visits. For a number of reasons, it hasn’t served them well. Sitting down for 50 minutes of…
One of the best ways to treat anxiety?
One of the best ways to treat anxiety? A full night’s rest, new research suggests. https://t.co/9DdpBrCth1 pic.twitter.com/fAdPn0tRzo — Big Think (@bigthink) December 4, 2019 Interestingly, variations in the anxiety levels of the well-rested group appeared to correlate with the amount of slow-wave sleep that the participants experienced the night before. This period of sleep appears…
STI myths that are fundamentally wrong
The Sex Files: STI myths that are fundamentally wrong, via @nzherald https://t.co/b3ZLjv71v0 — Better Blokes (@BetterBlokesNZ) March 27, 2020