Feeling anxious before a doctor's appointment is common, but here's how you can reframe those worst-case scenario thoughts.

Like every other disorder, anxiety needs treatment when, through frequency or intensity, or both, worry interferes with functioning. Anxiety encourages the maladaptive response of avoidance of ...

Recent findings from the National Institute of Mental Health have introduced a groundbreaking development in anxiety treatment. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a practice that focuses on ...

About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a ...

For youths with anxiety disorders, similar symptom reduction is seen with fluoxetine, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and their combination, according to a study published online June 24 in The ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety frequently coexist, especially in children. While they are distinct conditions, they often have overlapping symptoms. As a result, it can be ...

Anxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affecting nearly 7% of those aged 4–11 years. Children’s fears can focus on areas such as being alone, talking to strangers or going to sleep.

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A new clinical trial shows gentle yoga can help cancer survivors sleep better and reduce anxiety. Learn about this proven ...

Many anxiety and antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine, escitalopram, and duloxetine, may cause weight gain. But weight gain isn’t guaranteed and shouldn’t stop you from seeking treatment ...

Some anxiety is part of the cost of admission to humanity. Because its distinguishing raison d’etre is the anticipation of bad outcomes, it can be a helpful stimulus to preparation or rehearsal before ...