Anxiety

Last Updated On | 17 Dec 2025

Health & Fitness

How to say no to festive plans without feeling guilty or rude

A psychotherapist shares how to turn down Christmas invites without feeling like the Grinch, and why it's okay to prioritise rest

What is a vagus nerve reset - and can it really help anxiety safely at home?

Find out how wellness trends including breathwork and cold plunges can help to reset your vagus nerve and reduce anxiety

I'm a mindfulness expert - this is what I'm buying my kids to support their mental health this Christmas

Wellness and mindfulness expert Nadia Alibhai shares her advice for Christmas shopping this festive season

The everyday habits that worsen anxiety, according to a therapist

From your morning scroll to late nights, find out the daily habits that may be contributing to anxiety - and what you can do about it

11 thoughtful wellness gifts for burnt-out midlife women

Calming, gift-worthy wellness products that can help support someone who's stressed - plus tips and tricks for managing burnout...

What it means if you dream your teeth are falling out, according to a psychologist

Waking up after dreaming your teeth fell out? Find out what this common recurrent dream means, from anxiety and stress to hidden fears about ageing and loss

What it means when your hands are tingling - and when you should worry

Do you have pins & needles in your hands? A neurologist explains the causes, and how numbness can be a sign of health problems ranging from anxiety to diabetes

What staying silent in the group chat says about you, according to psychologists

The secret psychology of staying quiet in the group chat: Do you lurk or avoid participating? Psychologists explain why you act this way and what it says about you

Doomscrolling your way to anxiety? Experts share tips to overcome the habit

A study by Ofcom revealed the stark generational differences in how to consume content and news, and it's contributing to anxiety levels

How anxiety affects your gut health - and what a dietitian recommends to restore 'balance'

Aleks Jagielle, HCPC registered dietitian, explains how anxiety and other forms of stress can have a major impact on your general digestive functions and gut health

Afraid of flying? Pilot sets record straight on 'learned fear' of flying and gives verdict on 'safest seats' theory

An Airbus A320 captain who helps people overcome their fear of flying explains what causes this anxiety and what really happens behind the scenes during a flight

5 breathing techniques to 'calm' anxiety and stress, according to doctors

When anxiety and unease overspill into extreme stress, try these easy to learn breathing methods that will help reduce panic and place you in a feeling of calm…

I'm a counsellor - this is what I'm being asked most in 2025

Psychotherapist and counsellor Eimear O’ Mahony shares the most common problems facing her clients this year

16 gifts to cheer up lonely friends & loved ones - go on, make their day on Random Acts of Kindness Day

These sentimental 'cheer up' gifts will put a smile on their face...

Riley Keough talks mental health as she discusses late mom Lisa Marie Presley's addiction

The Daisy Jones & the Six actress' mom, Elvis Presley's daughter, died in January 2023 aged 54

Escape to the Country's Alistair Appleton's secret health struggle and how he 'transformed' life

The Escape to the Country presenter changed his life over ten years

14 best CBD oils for 2024: Benefits of CBD for anxiety, sleep, menopause & more

CBD oils are the latest health trend

Struggling with poor sleep? Discover the highly recommended CBD oil receiving raving 5-star reviews

Users are claiming it’s made them ‘a better version of themselves’

7 simple ways to ease perimenopausal anxiety

A self-care coach shares her advice on easing perimenopausal anxiety

Are post-engagement blues normal? A life coach explains

Life coach Hattie MacAndrews explores the very real feeling of post-engagement anxiety

The 7 best Stress & Anxiety Relief Gifts to give in 2024

From scented products to sleep remedies, Hello! Fashion's pick of the best pieces to shop now

Simone Biles' mental health journey: from Tokyo withdrawal to triumphant Paris comeback

The decorated gymnast was praised for speaking out about her mental health, after suffering from "the twisties" at the Tokyo Olympics

I have high-functioning anxiety – here's how to recognise it

If you constantly feel not good enough, you could have high-functioning anxiety, says Dr. Lalitaa Suglani

I cured my crippling 15-year snake phobia in an hour - and it changed my life

HELLO! visited phobia expert Christopher Paul Jones' clinic in Harley Street

My mind is constant chaos – here's how I finally calmed it

Writer Jennifer Barton tried meditation – many times – and decided it wasn’t for her. Until she found a way to make it work

How cherishing the little moments helped me overcome social anxiety

Louise Pentland found a way to put herself at ease when anxiety strikes

How to overcome your fear of the future according to a psychotherapist

Also known as anticipatory anxiety, futurophobia can make us feel jumpy and restless. Here's how to overcome it, according to psychotherapist Helen Wells

Why gardening provides the ultimate balm for grief

In honour of National Gardening Week, award-winning garden designer Katherine Holland shares how gardening helped her through the grief of losing her mum

Why I haven't told my best friend I'm in therapy

Despite conversations opening up about mental health, many of us still feel uncomfortable discussing our struggles with our loved ones. We spoke to therapists about how to bust the stigma for good