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 ...

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.

Researchers have found that a brief, self-guided digital intervention can help university students manage their anxiety. By practicing multisensory mental imagery, participants learned to focus on ...

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 ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve settled into bed each night ready to catch some zzz’s. And yet, as soon as my head hits the pillow, instead of falling into a blissful slumber, I worry. All the ...

Doctronic reports that chest pain can stem from anxiety or serious conditions; knowing symptoms helps determine when to seek medical help.

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 ...