
How to tell whether you’re being careful or giving in to anxiety
It’s not always easy to tell what’s a sensible safeguard, and what’s an anxiety-fuelling habit. A few questions can help
by Jemma Todd, Amelia Scott, Rachel Menzies & Louise Sharpe
Jemma Todd is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in clinical and health psychology at the University of Sydney in Australia. She studies the psychological processes that contribute to physical and emotional health conditions, such as pain and anxiety.