Everybody experiences nervousness from time to time—it’s simply a part of being human. Think about the last time you gave a presentation, had a really tight work deadline, or even went on a first date ...

It’s normal to feel your heart beat faster or your face flush before getting up to speak in front of a room of 50 people. But if you’re coming up with excuses to avoid the speaking engagement ...

Anxiety is common—it affects some 40 million Americans. That doesn’t mean it’s easy or harmless. You may be so used to anxiety that you don’t notice it in yourself. Restlessness, tingling, ...

Nowadays, everyone from celebrities and social media influencers to teens is being more open about their struggles with mental health and giving a face to issues such as social anxiety and depression.

Anxiety disorders are common and treatable. However, not all therapies work the same way or fit everyone. Some therapies target thoughts. Others focus on behavior, the body, or past memories. Choosing ...

Triggers are actions or situations that elicit an emotional response. While they are typically associated with negative responses, a person can also have positive triggers. A person can experience ...

In the real world of clinical practice, patients with anxiety disorders don't often present with symptom profiles that fit neatly into the diagnoses of the DSM-5. The anxiety disorders of the DSM-5 ...

Regular physical activity also has other benefits for anxiety, says Adam Borland, PsyD, a psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Center for Behavioral Health in Ohio. “Exercise serves as a healthy ...

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If you’ve ever watched Sheldon Cooper have a very particular preference about the chair he sits in on The Big Bang Theory, you’ve seen how pop culture portrays people with different types of obsessive ...