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The Stress Special

The launch of a pioneering online experiment to test the nation's mental health and practical techniques on how to use mindfulness to manage stress.

What exactly is stress and how does it affect our mental health? In collaboration with Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Lab UK, this week's All in the Mind is launching a pioneering online scientific experiment to test the nation's mental health and well being. Complete the test online and you can get personalised feedback about your own levels of stress, your coping strategies and tips on how to manage stress. Peter Kinderman, clinical psychologist at the University of Liverpool explains how the experiment will help us understand the causes of mental health problems like anxiety and depression.

Also in the programme - Angela Clow from the University of Westminster unravels the way the physical effects of chronic stress can hijack the very sensitive workings of the brain to cause long term effects on our mental well being. Also in the programme Mark Williams from the University of Oxford offers practical tips on the techniques of mindfulness and he explains why changing your awareness of your body and surroundings has proven effects on tackling depression and anxiety and can ward off the possible effects of stress.

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30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Tue 21 Jun 2011 21:00
  • Wed 22 Jun 2011 16:30

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