For many teenagers, anxiety is more than occasional stress or nerves. It can make school feel overwhelming, strain friendships and turn everyday situations into something that feels unmanageable. When ...

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or panic? The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique uses your five senses to bring your attention back ...

Recent findings from the National Institute of Mental Health have introduced a groundbreaking development in anxiety treatment. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a practice that focuses on ...

Some anxiety is part of the cost of admission to humanity. Because its distinguishing raison d’etre is the anticipation of bad outcomes, it can be a helpful stimulus to preparation or rehearsal before ...

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have made promising advances in understanding how to reduce anxiety through specific brain circuitry, potentially leading to more effective treatments without the ...

Anxiety disorders are common but often missed in primary care, and routine screening, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and ...

Dr Bradley Gaynes discusses how cultural context can shape anxiety symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment engagement among ...

Anxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affecting nearly 7% of those aged 4–11 years. Children’s fears can focus on areas such as being alone, talking to strangers or going to sleep.

Light On Anxiety provides practical, user-friendly and evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents and adults with a focus on anxiety, OCD, stress and related disorders. Our core foundational ...

Many anxiety and antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine, escitalopram, and duloxetine, may cause weight gain. But weight gain isn’t guaranteed and shouldn’t stop you from seeking treatment ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety frequently coexist, especially in children. While they are distinct conditions, they often have overlapping symptoms. As a result, it can be ...