Anxiety is basically our mind's alarm system ringing too many times, even in the absence of actual trouble. While worry is expected from time to time, chronic anxiety can interfere with sleep, ...

Andrea is a child therapist in a large group practice. She recently took over some clients from a colleague who went on parental leave. Her boss calls her in and says that one of the client families ...

When kids are dealing with anxiety and worry, the parents suffer, too! It hurts to see someone you love suffering with worries. If your child is anxious, worried, or a perfectionist, you probably ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two sons, ages 5 and 11. My eldest is always excited to start school and have new adventures. My younger son will begin kindergarten this year. Although he went to child care ...

Since you have started LUNA, you have probably noticed ways you help your child avoid situations that make them feel anxious or help them with their quick fixes. This is what we call “accommodation”.

A new study links anxiety, a brain structure called the orbitofrontal cortex, and optimism, finding that healthy adults who have larger OFCs tend to be more optimistic and less anxious. The new ...

From spiritual rituals to straight-out screaming, here's how the Pulse Picks team each quiets the mental chatter and keeps anxiety at bay. Life can be loud, from juggling work deadlines, social media ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. On a Tuesday in October, I sat on the edge of my bed with a notebook and a felt-tip pen and wrote: “I’m grateful for ...