Many children outgrow their fears, but persisting worries may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Psychologists weigh in on ...

Anxiety may be caused by a mental condition, a physical condition, the effects of drugs, or a combination of these.

Anxiety disorders are prevalent across all socioeconomic groups, with higher stress levels making urban populations ...

(Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) If you have social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, the stress of these situations is too much to handle. You might, for example, avoid all ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Agoraphobia, and Separation Anxiety all share a tendency to persist for extended periods if left untreated. PTSD ...

Anxiety has become a buzzword in today’s world, but for kids and teens, it’s more than just a passing worry—it’s a growing crisis. Let's get creative in how we treat it!

For some children and their parents, however, it can be difficult to determine when fears are typical and when they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are first-line agents for all five anxiety disorders, and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are indicated for generalized anxiety disorder.