As new data suggests that almost three-quarters of young people are impacted by fear of social situations, Helen Coffey ...

Chronic stress can contribute to conditions like anxiety and depression, and it can even manifest in physical symptoms.

Recognizing how persistent depressive disorder manifests and plays out in the lives of individuals is the first step in ...

Many people are hungry for books that explore trauma: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s “The Body Keeps the Score” has sold more than ...

There's no strong evidence that cellphones cause cancer. There also isn't strong evidence that cellphones cause teen ...

While reading for just six minutes reduced stress by 68%, listening to music prompted a 61% reduction, drinking tea or coffee ...

If you feel like you may be slipping into depression, it's crucial to take proactive steps to address your mental health.

Your gut and brain are more connected than you think. Scientists have found that probiotics in foods like kimchi, yogurt, and ...

Anxiety disorders saw the biggest impact, becoming the top cause of nonfatal disability in this age group, accounting for 12.9 million years lived with disability in 2021. Depression also rose ...

Using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory ... with computers can relieve our malaise," said Nicholas Carr, whose books "The Shallows" and "Superbloom" offer biting critiques of technology.

It lowers levels of GABA—making you feel less calm—and boosts glutamate, which increases anxiety. 3. Sleep Disruption Poor or limited sleep causes grogginess and irritability, which can lead to ...

Her upcoming book, High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, promotes a basic but powerful technique — keeping score. “I don’t encourage you to keep score in ...