Is My Anxiety Normal?

A spike in people talking about their anxiety on social media (and IRL) has helped destigmatize mental illness. But being stressed and having an anxiety disorder are not the same thing—and for some, the “trendiness” of anxiety can trivialize the disorder.

  Anxiety and depression: why doctors are prescribing gardening rather than drugs

Spending time in outdoors, taking time out of the everyday to surround yourself with greenery and living things can be one of life’s great joys – and recent research also suggest it’s good for your body and your brain. Scientists have found that spending two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being.

  Anxiously Seeking the Perfect Anti-Anxiety App

Soon I may be swiping my screen, looking for a newer, better, flashier app, like Tinder for fixing mental anguish. But what if the magic stops working?

  What’s the Best Way to Cope in an Anxious World? Do Something.

One way to loosen the grip of anxiety is to focus on helping someone else.

 A psychologist explains how to overcome social anxiety

Social anxiety is a perception that there is something wrong or deficient about us, and unless we work hard to hide that perceived deficiency, we’ll be revealed or judged or rejected.

 Feed Your Head: Foods That Target Depression and Anxiety

Based on mounting research, doctors are prescribing nutrient-rich foods as a recipe for better mental health. With the help of high-profile chefs, they’re doing it deliciously, too.

 How music therapy can help anxious children

After all, lots of young people love listening to music, and the music choices they make can be closely tied to their sense of self and identity. During times of stress and worry, research indicates that young people have an innate sense of the kinds of music they need to listen to. It is also a particularly adaptable form of therapy. Research suggests that young people’s “passionate commitment” to songs and genres of music can shift depending on the situation.

 How to recognise the symptoms of anxiety and get help

From OCD to agoraphobia and PTSD, there are almost as many types of anxiety disorder as things to worry about. Here’s how to spot the signs and find the relevant support.

 Lack of sleep looks the same as severe anxiety in the brain

Chronic sleep deprivation could make some people more likely to develop an anxiety disorder.

 Millennials, This Is What Your Anxiety Is Telling You

As Millennials, anxiety is no stranger to us. We’ve been dubbed “the most anxious generation,” surpassing our parents, bosses, and grandparents. With so much pressure to live up to our greatest potential or to have “made it” before turning 30 it’s no surprise that so many of us feel anxious.

 The surprising benefits of anxiety

Though the United States is today at the forefront of methods to treat anxiety, Taylor notes that during the Cold War, there was a patriotic attempt to celebrate anxiety.

 Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety?

Parents, therapists and schools are struggling to figure out whether helping anxious teenagers means protecting them or pushing them to face their fears.

 Why Companies Should Hire Anxious Employees

We’re valuable assets precisely because we’ve had to learn coping mechanisms.

My Escape From Anxiety

As rates for anxiety disorders rise, researchers are working to find more effective treatments. In the meantime, what can sufferers do? One woman’s experience.

A generation on edge: A look at millennials and mental health

In an era of heightened expectations, millennials are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression.

Anxiety, Depression, or Both?

Anxiety and depression are both challenging disorders—to make matters worse, they occur together up to 50% of the time.

How to Handle an Anxious Kid

If your child worries about everything, you can help—by first looking at yourself.

Overcoming Test Anxiety

Most students experience some level of anxiety during an exam however, when anxiety affects exam performance it has become a problem.

Surviving Anxiety

I've tried therapy, drugs, and booze. Here’s how I came to terms with the nation's most common mental illness.

The Conversation We Need To Have About Women And Anxiety

Over the years I have learned little tricks and coping mechanisms for handling my anxiety: put both feet on the ground, breath in and out of your nose, take a walk, be aware of destructive thought patterns and actively work to change them. I have come to know my anxiety like a close “frenemy,” and the more I talk about her, the more I find that other women relate.

The Right Way for Parents to Help Anxious Children

Anxiety disorders are common in childhood, and many parents naturally want to shield their youngsters from distress. But that is often the exact opposite of what they should do.

This Is How It Feels to Live with Severe Anxiety

My anxiety disorder can make me feel like I'm trapped in a cyclone of negative thoughts and fear. But thanks to the right treatments and techniques, I've discovered how to live my life.

What are the five major types of anxiety disorders?

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How to Combat Your Anxiety, One Step at a Time

“Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress — it’s not necessarily pathological or dangerous,” she said. “There’s the point where it becomes a condition, and the way we separate those has to do with the level of persistence, severity, distress, and if it’s impacting day-to-day function.”

Rich countries are more anxious than poorer countries

icher countries have higher rates of anxiety in their population than poorer countries and — in a finding that surprised even the researchers — that anxiety also interfered more with daily activities and responsibilities.