Anxiety

A Cure For Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

By Fredric Neuman, M.D. on May 23, 2013 in Fighting Fear

A number of misconceptions underlie all of the anxiety disorders. Panic disorder and Agoraphobia are based on two of these false ideas. Treatment involves discovering that they are false. Read More

How to Keep Your Fears From Holding You Back

By Clifford N. Lazarus, Ph.D. on May 23, 2013 in Think Well

Do you want to conquer your fears and anxieties? Here's how to talk and walk yourself through them and live a fuller and more confident life. Read More

This Is Your Brain on Meditation

By Rebecca Gladding, M.D. on May 22, 2013 in Use Your Mind to Change Your Brain

Have you ever wondered how meditation changes your brain? Curious as to why it is that our capacity for empathy grows the more we sit? This article explains the science behind mindfulness meditation. Read More

Killer Tornados, Misplaced Rebellion, Citizens of Moore

By Stuart Fischoff, Ph.D. on May 22, 2013 in The Media Zone

I was angry for the children of Moore—alive, dead or missing—who were without choices. Would the children choose to rebuild in Tornado Alley? Read More

The Burden of Our Potential

By Jessica Grogan, Ph.D. on May 22, 2013 in Encountering America

The uncertainty of death gives us a dizzying freedom of possibility. But the flip side of this potential is a whole lot of anxiety. Read More

Misophonia: Enraged by Everyday Sounds

By Jordan Gaines on May 21, 2013 in Brain Babble

Hate the sound of tapping, chewing, or breathing? There's a name for it: misophonia. Read More

A Harsh Reminder

By Michael Kay on May 21, 2013 in Financial Focus

In the face of tragedy, people find the roots of their values and join together to help and support one another. Read More

When Complaining Is a Good Thing

By Nancy K. Napier, Ph.D. on May 21, 2013 in Creativity Without Borders

Usually, I argue for not complaining too much -- who wants to be around someone who whines? But when it comes to creativity, sometimes being irritated and talking about it can lead to some great inventions. Read More

What Do We Worry About?

By Graham C.L. Davey, Ph.D. on May 21, 2013 in Why We Worry

If you ask almost anyone whether they worry or not, they will almost certainly say “yes”. But what do they mean by worrying, and what do they worry about? Read More

Can Racism Cause PTSD? Implications for DSM-5

By Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D. on May 20, 2013 in Culturally Speaking

Discrimination can result in psychological and physiological stress, but can racism be traumatic? Ethnic and racial minorities may be at risk for this underrecognized mental health phenomenon. The DSM-5 opens the door to a broader perspective on race-based trauma. Read More

Stop Your Anxiety Now!

By Leslie Becker-Phelps, Ph.D. on May 20, 2013 in Making Change

If you struggle with worry and anxiety, you know all too well the toll it takes on your life. So, to ease your struggles, learn square breathing. It can help you to relax, refocus, and move forward. Read More

Is Compassion for Suckers?

By Rebecca Gladding, M.D. on May 20, 2013 in Use Your Mind to Change Your Brain

How can we be compassionate without being taken advantage of or missing out on nurturing relationships with people who do treat us well? Read More

Divorce: The Stereotyping of Men and Women

By Mark Banschick, M.D. on May 20, 2013 in The Intelligent Divorce

Are men and women stereotyped in divorce? And how does it hurt them and their children? Rita Pollak is collaborative attorney who was kind enough to contribute this guest blog on stereotypes in divorce. It should be required reading for attorneys and the lay public alike. Read More

Essential Reads: Editor's Picks

The Burden of Our Potential
by Jessica Grogan, Ph.D.
Why Monk Stunk
by Fletcher Wortmann
5 Tips for Reducing Public Speaking Nervousness
by Preston Ni, M.S.B.A.

Anxiety Blogs

Conquer Fear Of Flying
How to beat aeroanxiety and more
By Captain Tom Bunn, L.C.S.W.
Don't Worry, Mom
Coping with anxiety in families
By Amy Przeworski, Ph.D.
Fighting Fear
Confronting phobias and other fears
By Fredric Neuman, M.D.
In the Age of Anxiety
Panic, compulsions, phobias, and more
By Pamela Wiegartz, Ph.D. and Kevin Gyoerkoe, Psy.D.
Shyness Is Nice
Spreading the word about the value of quiet, sensitive people.
By Barbara Markway, Ph.D., and Greg Markway, Ph.D.
Side Effects
From quirky to serious, trends in psychology and psychiatry
By Christopher Lane, Ph.D.
The Time Cure
New approaches to overcoming PTSD, depression, and anxiety
By Rosemary K.M. Sword and Philip Zimbardo, Ph.D.
Triggered
Exploring the psychological landscape of OCD
By Fletcher Wortmann
Why We Worry
Where anxiety comes from—and what we can do about it
By Graham C.L. Davey, Ph.D.
Worry Wise
Freeing yourself and your family from everyday worry, anxiety and doubt
By Tamar Chansky, Ph.D