I have been inspired to record this podcast for two reasons, firstly because many of my clients who have anxiety, with or without depression, tell me that they struggle to remember things. Secondly because as part of my psychology MSc we have been studying the effects of anxiety in exam performance.
In this episode I cover:
References:
Shi, Z., Gao, X. and Zhou, R., 2014. Emotional working memory capacity in test anxiety. Learning and Individual Differences, 32, pp.178-183.
Hembree, R. (1988). Correlates, causes, effects, and treatment of test anxiety. Review of Educational Research, 58, 47-77
Schweizer, S., & Dalgleish, T. (2011). Emotional working memory capacity in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Behaviour Research and Therapy, 49(8), 498–504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2011.05.007
Eysenck, M. W., Derakshan, N., Santos, R., & Calvo, M. G. (2007). Anxiety and cognitive performance: Attentional control theory. Emotion, 7(2), 336–353. https://doi.org/10.1037/1528-3542.7.2.336
Random acts of kindness, giving and mental health
Why is self-compassion so hard?
Building a connection with nature for better mental health
How mindfulness in nature can improve mental health and anxiety
How anxiety affects sleep and insomnia
What is optimism and how can you learn to be more optimistic?
How to mentally prepare for a big event
Tips for coping with crisis PLUS a campfire meditation
What is “mind over matter” and is it a good idea?
Typical behaviours of people with low self-confidence
Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn, how does your anxiety show itself?
6 tips for managing anxiety as we get back to "normal"
How to overcome the anxiety around public speaking
Managing negative thoughts without engaging in "toxic positivity"
"Active ingredients" for preventing and treating anxiety and depression
What causes anxiety?
How we damage our confidence
Anxiety, Motivation and Procrastination
How to use self-hypnosis and visualisation to improve performance
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Good Mood Revolution
Your Sleep Guru Podcast
Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
Men Do Talk Podcast
The Dr. John Delony Show
On Purpose with Jay Shetty