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 ...

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 ...

A recent study published in Behaviour Research and Therapy suggests that a self-guided digital mental imagery program can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don’t be afraid to be anxious.

Stress is something many of us feel like we simply can’t avoid. But according to Dr. Anna Marie from Happy Whole You Wellness, there are ways to significantly reduce anxiety — sometimes by as much ...

As humans grow older, their emotional stability and sleep patterns can change significantly. For instance, some past studies ...