It’s hard enough to make friends as an adult these days, let alone if you throw a little social anxiety disorder into the mix. And girl, do we feel you—some days, it can feel downright impossible to ...

This post has been co-authored with Kristen Roman, Ph.D., Founder and Director of Elevate CBT. Have you ever noticed that you’re feeling anxious about something, and then you feel anxious about the ...

We asked experts to share the worst things you can say to someone with anxiety—plus what actually helps them. “Just calm down.” If you want to stay on an anxious person’s good side, don’t tell them to ...

Dr. Lloyd-Jones said the first step is for parents to commend their teens for being good listeners and supportive friends. But she cautioned against taking on too much responsibility. “This is an ...

For as long as I can remember, my life and my internal emotions have been characterized, almost defined, by sudden spikes in nervousness. Not the kind that qualifies you for medication (I’ve checked), ...

“During and since the pandemic, there has absolutely been an increase in anxiety among teens,” Samantha Quigneaux, LMFT, the national director of family therapy services at Newport Healthcare, tells ...

Waking up with anxiety is brutal proof that your brain knows no bounds: Even when your head is still on your pillow, and nothing has happened yet, that uneasy feeling can rush in. This contrast ...

That voice in your head that points out every mistake, questions your abilities, and reminds you of past failures isn’t just annoying – it might be the hidden engine powering your anxiety. While we ...