Isabel O’Brien is an experienced business journalist who specializes in private equity, infrastructure, and financial misconduct. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

First, let me start by stating that I am not offering advice to those who are living with mental illness. This post is offered to those of us who occasionally notice that we are feeling anxious or ...

Biblical Affirmations for Overcoming Anxiety and Fear begin here with hope, rooted firmly in God’s Word. Anxiety and fear can feel overwhelming, but they are no match for these powerful Biblical ...

For many people, walking into a gym for the first time can feel like stepping into a different world—one filled with unfamiliar equipment, experienced athletes, and the fear of being judged. This ...

This isn't just about wanting a partner; it's about a deep-seated anxiety that often stems from societal expectations, biological clocks, and even past relational traumas. Understanding why this fear ...

Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian receives funding from the Wellcome Trust. Her research work is conducted within the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Mental Health and Neurodegeneration ...

Anxiety can cause many physical symptoms, including swallowing difficulties. It activates the fight-or-flight response, which releases stress hormones to prepare you for potential threats. It may ...

When I was a social work graduate student, one of my professors had the class perform an interesting exercise. For five minutes, she instructed us to clench our fists, close our eyes tightly and sit ...

Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in mice — key traits seen in autism. Researchers mapped how this genetic tweak ...

Extremism often starts as a solitary spark—an individual’s intense conviction, driven by personal grievances or a quest for significance. Yet, under the right conditions, this spark can ignite entire ...