As of mid-October 2020, over 39 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 had been reported worldwide. The United States is the most affected country, with over 8 million confirmed cases. Psychiatric ...

Anxiety disorders are on the rise in kids, and while the social effects of COVID-19, shutdowns, and other related changes accelerated the rise, rates were already growing rapidly. The prevalence can ...

“As your blood flows toward muscles, vision, and hearing to react to threats, your motility can change,” said Dr. Merrill.

Anxiety disorders are surprisingly common and often go undiagnosed.Their ability to mimic numerous medical conditions adds to the challenge. Anxiety disorders make up the most common category of ...

It’s normal to feel your heart beat faster or your face flush before getting up to speak in front of a room of 50 people. But if you’re coming up with excuses to avoid the speaking engagement ...

Mental health professionals use specific criteria to identify anxiety disorders. Learn how the DSM guides the diagnostic process and why it matters for your care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental ...

The two most common mental health conditions among older adults are anxiety and depression. Various factors are associated with this, and treatment and support are available. A certain amount of ...

Illness anxiety disorder, also known as hypochondria or hypochondriasis, is a chronic psychiatric condition in which a person without medical symptoms is preoccupied with worry about having or being ...