Humans have certain instinctive fear reactions to things that won’t actually harm us—we might jump at a too-loud noise or ...

Scientists have pinpointed a brain circuit that, when activated, reduces anxiety without impairing memory. Using ...

Veterans who were simultaneously prescribed opioids and benzodiazepines by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) faced an ...

Mental health disorders are on the rise globally, with anxiety affecting millions. While there's no shortage of prescription ...

Anxiety at night is a common feeling of fear or worry that makes it hard to fall or stay asleep, but it’s not a special class ...

Glutamatergic medications are linked to significant symptom improvement in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, a new ...

According to the APA, ERP is the first-line treatment for OCD. In ERP, a therapist gradually exposes a person to situations that trigger their obsessions while encouraging them not to engage in ...

The experience of feeling overwhelmed, struggling with shortness of breath, or having a racing heart often leads to an ...

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified a brain circuit linked to anxiety that may provide a new drug target, ...

Have you ever felt a sinking feeling in your stomach that won’t go away, or woken up with heart palpitations and spent the rest of the day trying to overcome them?

A study found that older adults with anxiety may have an increased risk of developing dementia—but this risk decreased once ...