Anxiety
Overcoming fear of flying: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
August 27, 2024
While flying is a thrilling experience for many people, it can become a crippling phobia for others: fear of flying, also known as aerophobia. Fear of flying
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What is fear and can breathing help you overcome it?
August 26, 2024
Fear affects many of us. A fear or anxiety disorder is the most common mental illness, and around 31% of all adults will experience this type of disorder at
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How do you stay well-balanced when you have autism? Tips from Céline Mollink, psychologist and autism coach
August 26, 2024
In our busy and often hectic world, consciously seeking ways to relax is essential to stay well-balanced. The question is: how do you do that? Céline Mollink,
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How slow-paced breathing helps reduce panic disorder symptoms
August 26, 2024
When you breathe slowly, your nervous system calms down. You can feel the changes happening in your body, but how can this be explained? What does science say
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Stress as a student? This is how moonbird can be of help
June 13, 2024
Almost every student (97 percent) experiences stress, according to the Monitor Mental Health and Substance Use of Students in Higher Education, by RIVM, the Trimbos Institute, and GGD (in The Netherlands). The primary source of stress seems to be the study itself, but the corona crisis and pressure to perform contribute to it as well.
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How moonbird helps students find inner peace at school
July 18, 2023
We notice that more and more students are struggling with anxiety issues or other mental consequences of these sometimes unsteady times.
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Managing anxiety and PTSD with breathing interventions and HRV biofeedback
June 1, 2023
At Moonbird, scientific research is crucial, led by postdoctoral researcher Elisabeth Honinx. Each month, we share the latest studies on breathing. Recent research shows that breathwork significantly improves anxiety symptoms, activating the parasympathetic nervous system and aiding those with anxiety disorders.
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Breathwork for anxiety: tips for a safe and comfortable breathing practice
February 20, 2023
Why is slow breathing beneficial for anxiety? Slow breathing exercises are often recommended for people suffering from anxiety because they can help activate
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Breathing into bliss: How daily 5-minute cyclic sighing outperforms mindfulness meditation in improving mood and reducing anxiety
January 25, 2023
Breathwork is a significant factor in the mind-body connection. In fact, different patterns and depths of breathing have direct physiological effects on
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How can you take good care of your mental well-being? Self-care tips from psychotherapist Shannen De Bruycker
July 13, 2022
In our busy and often hectic world, consciously seeking relaxation is essential for staying healthy and in balance. The question is: how do you do that? One of
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Content creator Talisa Loup on panic attacks and conscious breathing
June 15, 2022
Talisa Loup is one of Belgium's most successful social media influencers, with around 312,000 followers on Instagram. On her YouTube channel, you can regularly
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Breathwork to stop a panic attack
June 14, 2022
Everyone panics sometimes. For example, when you are startled by a sudden frightening situation. This is a perfectly healthy reaction, however, when this
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