Anxiety is a reaction to stress. Instead of pushing it down, we should validate the feeling and give ourselves the time and space to address it. Not only will we feel better emotionally, but we will ...

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 ...

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 ...

People don’t talk enough sometimes about how mental health can affect close friendships. She had spent months helping her best friend navigate social anxiety, but when every outing turned into 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 ...