Almost 20% of US adults deal with one or more anxiety disorders each year, according to statistics shared by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. That equates to around 40 million people.
It's been a particularly tough year for nearly everyone, and it may be tough to separate what's a normal "funk" from what's actually treatable anxiety or depression. Here's what to look out for in ...
As millions of Americans navigate their daily lives, many experience a silent struggle that goes far beyond common stress or worry. Recent studies reveal that nearly one-third of adults face anxiety ...
This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. We all experience stress, worry, and nervousness from time to time — but when these feelings become overwhelming and constant, it might be a sign ...
Childhood today looks very different from even a generation ago. Kids and youth are often juggling busy schedules and ...
According to the CDC, the percent of adults over 18 with regular feelings of worry, nervousness or anxiety is about 11.7 percent of the population. But how exactly does anxiety manifest and why? Is it ...
Your child doesn’t want to go to the playground to play with other kids. Or she doesn’t want to attend a friend’s birthday party or the class pool party. How do you know whether she’s just having a ...
Depression and anxiety may heighten cardiovascular disease risk through chronic stress pathways in the brain and body.