Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Roughly a third of adults in the United States ...

“I enter a party and feel all eyes on me. My pulse quickens, my face burns and my stomach churns. Everybody must be judging me — the way I look, walk, talk and eat. Over time, I start avoiding more ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An intervention for modifying safety behaviors improved social anxiety in people with trauma. Future research ...

Many people experience some level of pre-social apprehension, but for some, the idea of a social gathering, presentation, or romantic date brings up dread and panic. If you’re someone who becomes ...

When we first meet Anxiety, the latest emotion helping a 13-year-old girl named Riley in Disney's summer blockbuster "Inside Out 2," the character introduces herself by saying that Fear - another ...

Studies have shown that being connected to others socially is incredibly important for our health and wellbeing, but many struggle with loneliness or feeling awkward in social situations. During the ...

Social media can often be one of the first places people with anxiety turn for information and coping strategies. But is what they come across accurate or even helpful? While there have been several ...

Congratulations! You have now made it through most of the LUNA program! We hope you feel like your dedication and hard work have begun to pay off. In Modules 8 through 11, we will focus on making the ...

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, one-fifth of individuals who suffer from social anxiety also wrestle with problem drinking. At first glance, the two conditions may seem ...

Jill Newby receives funding from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), the HCF Research Foundation, and Perpetual Foundation.