Rachel Menzies

Clinical Psychologist, Sydney, Australia

Rachel E Menzies is a clinical psychologist, a research fellow at the University of Sydney, and the director of the Menzies Anxiety Centre. Her books include Mortals: How the Fear of Death Shaped Human Society (2021) and Free Yourself from Death Anxiety (2022). She lives in Sydney, Australia.

Written by Rachel Menzies

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How to get more comfortable with death

Angst about mortality is part of being human, but if it’s interfering with your life, there are proven ways to dial it down

by Rachel Menzies

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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