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It is impossible to get rid of anxiety because it exists to help us, says cognitive psychotherapist Owen O'Kane. Instead, he ...

It’s no secret: Anxiety is spreading in society. In its latest official data, the World Health Organization said 301 million people lived with an anxiety disorder in 2019. And it reported more than a ...

Researchers analyzing 33 studies found strong evidence that highly sensitive people are more prone to depression and anxiety but also more likely to benefit from therapy. Since about 31% of the ...

Anjali sat at the kitchen table in front of a blank piece of paper. She sat, and sat, and sat. Then she got up from the table and walked away. The unfinished task? A Valentine’s card for her ...

Mental health professionals use specific criteria to identify anxiety disorders. Learn how the DSM guides the diagnostic process and why it matters for your care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual ...

Anxiety in autumn, or fall, can occur due to changing light levels. As the sun rises later and sets earlier, people may feel uneasy, down, or worried. There are several reasons why this might happen.

Sweaty palms, racing heart, and trouble sleeping—an overactive thyroid can mimic anxiety.

Some individuals—especially adolescents and young adults—struggle with what has been dubbed “climate anxiety”: ongoing feelings of fear, guilt, and grief related to environmental changes caused by ...

Not everyone has it. One of my friends can sleep peacefully in the middle seat of economy class from JFK to Singapore, or happily read their Kindle across multiple time zones. Having travelled with ...