Millions struggle with an intense fear of something that poses little or no threat, from flying to cockroaches to a trip to ...

Here’s the painful truth: You can have the best sleep products in the world and the most enviably regimented sleep routine and still suffer from anxiety dreams. It’s a massive pain—in addition to ...

From losing passports to fearing public transit or missing out, travelers share their most irrational anxieties.

Going to the doctor rarely ranks No. 1 on our endless to-do lists. From facing needles, pokes and prods to paying pricey out-of-pocket expenses, many find the entire experience stressful. Iatrophia, ...

"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching." — Thomas Jefferson Yikes. Is that a solution, or the DSM-IV definition of social anxiety disorder? The house lights dim, the stage is ...

Let’s be honest. The airline industry hasn’t had its best year through the first months of 2025 when it comes to safety. Plane crashes and close calls aren’t exactly the types of news that air ...

Jessica Mellen was afraid of having a baby because of the morning sickness. — -- Jessica Mellen, like over 40 million other Americans, suffers from a terrifying affliction called anxiety disorder ...

This blog curates the voices of the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association. Mitchell Milch, LCSW, submits this post. Performance anxieties are like fire alarms. They ...