The world paused and for the first time in his life Ricky Martin felt anxiety. From his home in Los Angeles, where he worked with his foundation to get protective gear and food to hospitals and people in Puerto Rico and beyond, he followed the pandemic news and tried to hide his distress from his family.

KATHMANDU, May 8: As  the nationwide lockdown enters the seventh week, preventative measures to contain the coronavirus are having a slow but steady impact on mental health.  People are restless, sad,  fearful,  anxious, and worried for themselves and their families, a study has shown. The study, conducted from April 23 to May 03 has a sample size of 2,082, from across Nepal.

This new illness certainly in frightened and needs attention but it is important to note that far more people die from an illness that is too familiar to the seasonal flu. Its effects on many people’s usual activities, routines or livelihoods – levels of loneliness, depression. According to WHO, harmful alcohol and drug use, and self-harm or suicidal behavior are also expected to rise.

It's hard to focus on coping mechanisms when you're panic, which is why it can be useful to have an app that helps guide you through relaxation.

Anxiety is one of those illnesses that make their rounds. It diminishes, then grows into a black hole that sucks in every reasonable argument, leaving you in a state of paralyzed dysfunction. Extreme paranoia, overthinking, forgetfulness, sleepless nights, difficulty during social functions—these are just some of the symptoms of anxiety.

I know you all are wondering, ‘what is the connection between anxiety disorder, youth, and meditation?’ There is a relation between all three of the above. The other day I had an opportunity to interact with some National college students regarding their struggle with anxiety. It was an opportunity for me to understand their struggles and the causes of their anxiety.

Have you ever felt that you lack so much of things in life? People say you are good at many things

Fear of facing the public, panic attacks, sweaty palms, dry mouth, urge to pee, shivering legs, fumbling speech, worry, dizziness, and sometimes losing consciousness can all happen because of anxiety. Did you ever think of essential oils as a solution? If you haven’t, we will start considering it now.

Anxiety aside, family members and friends commenting on my looks also didn’t help. I knew many of them were really concerned when they told me to lose weight but the concern also masked their disgust, or so I often felt. There was a relative who stopped speaking to me and would just turn away every time I greeted her.

People live their lives in a rush. People put so much on their plate that they end up having a tight schedule where they can hardly breathe a sigh of relief. Here are a few simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety.

We live in a world where it is not uncommon to find people battling with anxiety and stress, on a daily basis. From financial woes to trouble in the family, there are a whole host of situations that can trigger anxiety.

Deepika Padukone who has always been vocal about her mental illness and her battle with depression is in New York to attend The Youth Anxiety Center event.

Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth said he feels more comfortable about showing his real self to the world now, and that is what propelled him to open up about his anxiety woes.

Research has linked common mental disorders to loneliness felt by individuals in solo living arrangements. Lacking social relationships caused by living alone may trigger anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse.

Anxiety is a common issue in today’s world yet there’s a lot that we don’t know about it or struggle to understand. What’s important to know is that anxiety is often a normal and healthy emotion but when you are regularly anxious or your anxiety gets in the way of your day-to-day life it becomes a mental disorder that needs to be addressed.

When you know about your problem then only you are able to get a solution for the same. And sometimes in life, we might not understand what’s happening to our body. That might lead us to anxiety and stress. However, with these signs, you can know that your body is giving you signs of anxiety. And here’s how to know if you’re stressed—and what you can do about it.

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The concept of a life coach is common in many countries in America and Europe, but it’s fairly new in case of Nepal. With talks of anxiety and depression still a taboo in our society, it takes people a lot of courage to open up about their struggles.

“The biggest barrier to adapting to life after breast cancer was anxiety."

July 8: Heart failure patients who suffer from depression and anxiety are at greater risk of progressive heart disease and other adverse outcomes, according to a new study published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. In addition, healthy individuals with depression are more likely to develop heart failure.

From Pascal’s laws to the Nebular hypothesis I had learnt and memorized all for my soon-to-begin test. As I entered the threshold of the exam hall it was quite silent because I had probably entered the hall late. I soon took my seat and our teacher started distributing question papers. I took a quick glance at it and started answering.

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Exposure to air pollution, even imaginative, may lead to unethical behaviour such as crime and cheating, according to a study conducted on adults in India and the US.

Oli seems to be laying the groundwork for balancing relations with India and China but how it will play out is yet to be seen

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Mental illness is a biological phenomenon that affects a person’s thinking, behavior, mood, eating habit and sleeping habit, among others. Examples of mental illness include anxiety, depression and psychosis. Many of us feel anxious at different situations like during exams, gatherings and job interviews, but if this anxiousness starts bothering us or affecting our daily habits, then we need to consult a doctor because it could be an anxiety disorder.

KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Concerns over security of candidates contesting the parliamentary and provincial elections grew on Saturday after one more senior leader became the target of bomb attack, while three separate attacks targeting poll campaigns left nearly a dozen injured.

Actress Lena Headey, who essays Cersei Lannister in hit show 'Game of Thrones', has opened up about her struggle with anxiety.

A lot of people in the valley suffer from anxiety but still don’t know what anxiety really is. When the physical symptoms manifest, they go from doctor to doctor, never being satisfied with any of their diagnosis because the symptoms persist. When they finally visit a psychiatrist, they have a big file of medical reports with them but not a single solution. The Week talked to Dr Arun Kunwar to know more about this disorder.

Researchers from Northwestern University in the United States found that 13 speedy mini-apps called 'IntelliCare' significantly reduced 50 percent depression and anxiety in participants, who used the apps on their smartphones up to four times a day using psychotherapy or with antidepressant medication.

People suffering from an anxiety disorder often think that it is a good idea to hide the illness which is not true because no one should go through the treatment process alone.