Experiencing a small amount of anxiety in our lives is healthy and helps our brains learn. But when the level of anxiety you feel does not go away and gets worse over time, you might be suffering from ...

Anxiety disorders are surprisingly common and often go undiagnosed.Their ability to mimic numerous medical conditions adds to the challenge. Anxiety disorders make up the most common category of ...

Social anxiety disorder, formerly referred to as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with ...

People with anxiety disorders have lower levels of choline in their brains, according to research from UC Davis Health. The study, published in the Nature journal Molecular Psychiatry, analyzed data ...

Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

Situations promoting uncertainty—including pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, or anything unknown—can help you harness and ...

The largest genetic study on anxiety disorders to date reveals new biological mechanisms behind anxiety. It can help to find ...

Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Roughly a third of adults in the U.S. will ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and anxiety often occur together. If you live with MS and anxiety, there may be ways you can reduce the impact of this challenging combination. MS is an autoimmune disease in ...