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 ...

The Center for Children and Families is examining how a video game designed to be therapeutic might help youngsters practice ...

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 ...

Five psychologist-recommended habits that calm anxiety by targeting what actually keeps it going — from scheduling worry to ...

Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, business leaders and managers should help employees to use it constructively, writes ...

Kids and teens are more likely to be prescribed medication than to go to therapy, a new study has found. The study, published in Pediatrics on Wednesday, showed that although the number of kids with ...

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.

Light On Anxiety provides practical, user-friendly and evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents and adults with a focus on anxiety, OCD, stress and related disorders. Our core foundational ...

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 ...

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 ...

About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher risk of birth complications, ...

Higher anxiety is linked to poorer response to proton pump inhibitor treatment among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.