Ironically, worrying—which is often an attempt to anticipate and prevent bad things from happening—tends to make us even more anxious, creating a never-ending and constantly escalating cycle of ...

Anxiety can be difficult to understand and even harder to manage. Former therapist and personal coach Mollie Birney gets it. In a recent post on Instagram, she shared a crucial skill for managing ...

Grief doesn't occur in linear stages, and it includes some unexpected emotions. Anxiety is a grief response that is often ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is “purpose anxiety” – the ...

Anxiety is primarily categorized as an emotion. But it also involves mental aspects, including rumination, racing thoughts, and cognitive distortions. Share on Pinterest Edwin Tan/Getty Images When ...

Editor’s note: Season 10 of the podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the science of happiness. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — Tossing and turning in the wee hours. A low but ...

Three in five Americans experience anxiety over world events, family safety, or financial security, according to a recent mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association. In this edited ...

Free-floating anxiety feels like a persistent sense of worry or an inability to relax, often with no clear or identifiable cause. If you frequently feel a sense of unease or tension, like you’re on ...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions among older adults. This condition can be due to various factors, and treatment and support are available. Some anxiety is a natural part of ...