Almost 20% of US adults deal with one or more anxiety disorders each year, according to statistics shared by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. That equates to around 40 million people.

Sometimes, it’s pretty obvious that someone is anxious. Maybe they have a nervous tic, like biting their nails or fidgeting. Someone with social anxiety may rely on alcohol to feel more comfortable at ...

US consumers showed signs of fatigue leading up to the longest government shutdown, and their outlook has worsened ever since ...

As millions of Americans navigate their daily lives, many experience a silent struggle that goes far beyond common stress or worry. Recent studies reveal that nearly one-third of adults face anxiety ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. We all experience stress, worry, and nervousness from time to time — but when these feelings become overwhelming and constant, it might be a sign ...

The term high-functioning anxiety gets bandied about quite a bit, usually in reference to someone who is very successful. High-functioning anxiety is not an official mental health diagnosis, but it ...

Everybody gets anxious sometimes, whether in response to something reality-based—such as the possibility of getting seriously ill with COVID-19—or something wholly imagined, such as the possibility of ...

Researchers have uncovered surprising evidence that anxiety may be controlled not by neurons but by two dueling groups of ...

Children often experience anxiety just like adults, but they may not always express it openly. Many kids mask their worries ...