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This study surveyed 426 Filipino adults online during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to see if perceived stress helps explain links between social support and mental health. Using standard questionnaires, the researchers found that lower perceived stress was linked to more positive feelings and less anxiety and depression when…
This review looked at short, single-session psychological techniques aimed at lowering state anxiety. The authors found 12 randomized trials and reported that cognitive and embodiment exercises tended to reduce anxiety, while breathing-only exercises gave mixed results. Combined approaches like mindfulness showed moderate benefits when they used passive attention, but results…
