All around the world on Tuesday, Oct. 10, people are getting real about mental health. Tuesday marks World Mental Health Day 2017, a day meant to bring awareness to mental health education, encourage ...

Everyone has felt anxiety. But what exactly is it, and when is it something to, well, be anxious about? Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear and uneasiness, according to the National Library of ...

When I was much younger, and for many years, I would have said no to the question is anxiety disorder a disability? I was wrong. For about 15 years of my life now, anxiety has taken a moderate hold of ...

Anxiety disorders are characterized by a persistent, excessive fear or anxiety that affects a person's ability to function. They can lead to people avoiding situations -- social engagements, ...

An anxiety disorder is described as a disproportionate response to a circumstance or problem. The hallmarks of an anxiety disorder are prolonged, excessive, and obsessive thoughts leading to physical ...

Feeling anxious, fearful, or avoidant about situations that might involve the scrutiny of others can be a part of social anxiety and social phobia. The scope and intensity of symptoms and their ...