Many children outgrow their fears, but persisting worries may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Psychologists weigh in on ...

The experience of feeling overwhelmed, struggling with shortness of breath, or having a racing heart often leads to an ...

The first step in addressing an anxiety disorder or phobia is recognizing symptoms that fall outside the boundaries of a common fear. Parents may struggle to detect certain anxieties, especially ...

Racing heart, fevered brow, and worried mind? Your condition could be more serious than anxiety, and it could be time to get ...

We asked experts which symptoms are most likely to be misdiagnosed as anxiety.

The advantage of this therapy is that you are treating the underlying problem, not just the symptoms of social anxiety disorder. So if you stop behavioral therapy, the chance of your symptoms ...

A new review from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms ...

A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health provides additional evidence that meditation using ...

The progressive emergence of prodromal symptoms, possibly suggesting a psychotic disorder, led to reflexions about anxiety disorders and psychosis as comorbid conditions or manifestations of the same ...

you may have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety symptoms can be distressing and can adversely impact your life. Though treatment needs will differ from person to person, there are many techniques for coping ...

A study found that older adults with anxiety may have an increased risk of developing dementia—but this risk decreased once ...

Anxiety disorders are prevalent across all socioeconomic groups, with higher stress levels making urban populations particularly susceptible. Factors contributing to anxiety include financial ...