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Curious Collection

Anxiety: Explore and discover more by taking a trip down the audio rabbit hole...

11 Items

Why do we experience anxiety?
Are humans hardwired to experience anxiety?
1 min
Is Psychiatry Working?
Anxiety
What is the purpose of anxiety, and how does it manifest?
16 mins
Is urban living causing more anxiety?
Does nature calm our anxiety?
1 min
The Why Factor
Why does nature calm anxiety?
We find out how the natural world affects our mental health.
22 mins
Can breathing calm our anxiety?
How can breathwork techniques help us calm down?
1 min
An Almanac for Anxiety: In Search of a Calmer Mind
Air
Exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing.
13 mins
Are there any positives to being an anxious person?
Can we use our anxiety to help us through life?
1 min
Health Check
Anxiety
Where does anxiety come from and what can be done about it?
5 mins
Are we the only mammals who feel anxious?
Why do we develop anxious habits?
1 min
CrowdScience
Do animals have anxious habits like us?
Why do we bite our nails - and do animals share similar habits?
24 mins
Fin
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1 min