What many people call anxiety may actually be fear. Understanding how the brain’s alarm system works can completely change how we approach anxiety.

The “anxiety” in this condition isn’t an actual fear of people (i.e., it is not a phobia), but instead reflects a fear of any number of social situations. The fear, in turn, leads people to avoid ...

A recent study published in Behaviour Research and Therapy suggests that a self-guided digital mental imagery program can ...

With exams looming and a lot potentially riding on their future, many university students suffer from anxiety. This pressure can often create a cycle of worry that is difficult to break without the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Anxiety is a growing concern across all generations, but Millennials and Gen-Z experience and cope with it in uniquely distinctive ways. These differences stem from generational shifts in societal ...

Don’t be afraid to be anxious.

Stress is something many of us feel like we simply can’t avoid. But according to Dr. Anna Marie from Happy Whole You Wellness, there are ways to significantly reduce anxiety — sometimes by as much ...

Mind-body therapies – biofeedback, mindfulness, yoga, and hypnosis – provide a promising approach to the very common problem of anxiety in adolescents, according to a review in the March issue of The ...

As humans grow older, their emotional stability and sleep patterns can change significantly. For instance, some past studies have found that many older adults find it harder to manage negative ...