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Around this time of year, we seek out frightening situations, but horror movies, scary TV shows and documentaries have a loyal viewership year-round. We

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a largely invisible mental illness. To those who have never experienced it in themselves or loved ones, it may seem

Whether you are one or you know one, most of us have a perception of what we think only children are like — and unfortunately, these views of only childr

In a recent interview, Oprah Winfrey, TV host, author and billionaire philanthropist, revealed that she only really has three people in her life that she c

“You’re just a shy girl” was one of many things Dr Sarah Bargiela heard from autistic women who weren’t diagnosed until later in li

Whether you are relatively new to managing anxiety and emotional distress, or it’s a lifelong project for you, finding what works can be overwhelming. Th

My mum started telling me to “trust the timing” and “let go of control” pretty early on. Blessed with a Type A, lil’ competitive

At Refinery29 Australia, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the

There’s a pretty huge demand for mental health services right now. The pandemic has had an immeasurable impact on our lives, and many of us are looking t

Friendship is many things. It’s companionship, solidarity, support and understanding. It is also, especially after the pandemic, a lot to do with organis

Needing to take a nap when you have depression is frustrating because, on the one hand, you get to take a sweet, sweet nap. But on the other hand, you know

Almost everyone has experienced moments where they’ve had doubts about their relationships, or where they haven’t felt 100% happy in a relation

Days after it was announced that she and Pete Davidson had broken up, Ariana Grande said that she would be saying “bye bye” to the internet for

I’ll try anything to quell my stress. Three quarters into 2021, many of us feel that way — likely because, given the state of the world, more peop

Content warning: This article discusses depression in a way that could be distressing to some readers.  “I hate myself for saying it but if I did no

In our wellness-obsessed world, it’s easy to feel like you’re not quite doing things right. And one of the main areas of self-care we continuou

I’d like to think I’m a veteran venter. In fact, games of ‘venting tennis’ are particularly frequent in some of my group chats. The communal rage i