That familiar tightness in your chest. The racing thoughts that won’t quiet down no matter how much you try to distract yourself. The constant feeling of impending doom that makes even simple ...

Anxiety is best managed when the brain becomes less reactive to threats. Benzodiazepines can interfere with the learning process that leads to better anxiety management.

Worry is inherent in the human condition, always an upsetting state that can be disruptive and overall painful. Some people worry all the time, fret over stuff, are in chronic distress over ...

How do we reassure our kids when we’re anxious ourselves? For little kids, it’s simpler: affirmation and distraction, and hopefully they can’t tell if we’re faking it. Ideally, teenagers can dig ...

Dental anxiety can stem from trauma, pain, embarrassment, or mental health issues. Psychological and pharmacological strategies are both effective—especially when combined. Virtual reality and ...