Anxiety

Video: Just One Hour of Exercise a Week May Help Prevent Depression

Regular exercise may prevent many cases of future depression, according to a new Australian study, and researchers say that as little as one hour a week can make a real difference. The paper, published in...

By Amanda MacMillan October 3, 2017

People With Sick Pets Have More Anxiety and Depression

The stress may affect veterinarians too

By Abigail Abrams September 18, 2017

The 9 Qualities That Help You Thrive Under Pressure

People with these traits may be more likely to succeed in life

By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com September 13, 2017

How I Stopped Anxiety From Taking Over My Life

'I ran through my stressors over and over, like a song stuck on repeat'

By Kara Perez / Health.com July 28, 2017

How This Family of Worrywarts Copes In an Age of Anxiety

The beauty — and limits — of 'possible vs. probable'

July 27, 2017

How I Handle Panic Attacks at Work

'In the 25 years I’ve been grappling with serious anxiety disorders, I’ve picked up some strategies'

By Andrea Petersen July 7, 2017

Why Dancing Is the Best Thing You Can Do For Your Body

Dance floors tend to be sweaty places for a reason. All of those shimmies and shakes burn energy like you wouldn’t believe—and come with many other surprising health benefits, too. When you cut a rug,...

By Markham Heid July 5, 2017

This Week in Health: Why Weight Training Is So Good For You

Here's what caught our attention in health news this week.

By Alexandra Sifferlin June 8, 2017

The New Way To Prevent Anxiety in Kids

About 40 million American adults have an anxiety disorder each year. Rates are rising among young people and the use of anti-anxiety drugs is soaring. What can be done to reverse this mental health crisis?...

By Andrea Petersen June 6, 2017

10 Natural Remedies for Anxiety

From holding your breath to lemon balm

By Robert A. Barnett / Health.com May 19, 2017

This Week in Motto: Our Mothers

Looking back, thinking forward

By Claire Howorth May 12, 2017

12 Signs You Might Have an Anxiety Disorder

Excessive worry can be an indicator

By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com May 11, 2017

Why Anxious People Should Try Meditation

People who suffer from anxiety are often plagued by repetitive thoughts, which can distract from the task at hand and affect mood and productivity. But a new study suggests that 10 minutes of daily meditation...

By Amanda MacMillan / Real Simple May 8, 2017

Chelsea Handler: ‘Anxiety Doesn’t Have to Be Such a Dirty Word’

The comedian opens up about her battle with anxiety

By Samantha Cooney May 5, 2017

Emma Stone Gets Candid About Living With Anxiety

‘Nobody really understood’

By Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People April 28, 2017

The Fastest Way to Squash Anxiety

According to science

By Alice Park April 2, 2017

This Is the Fastest Way to Calm Down

Deep breathing is the go-to solution for stress-filled situations. Now researchers have discovered the biological reason why breathing can calm you.

By Alice Park March 30, 2017

Americans Are Still Stressed About the Election

Republicans and Democrats are expressing stress over the future of the nation

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 17, 2017

Meditation May Be the Key to Managing Anxiety

Mindfulness may even make you resilient to stress

By Mandy Oaklander January 24, 2017

How Meditation Helps You Handle Stress Better

Stress is a modern mental bogeyman, keeping nearly half of Americans up at night, according to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association. Many say they don't do anything to combat it, yet it...

January 24, 2017

Abortion Doesn't Negatively Affect Women's Mental Health

According to the largest study of its kind

By Alexandra Sifferlin December 15, 2016

Abortion Doesn't Negatively Affect Women's Mental Health

It's the largest and most comprehensive study on the matter

By Alexandra Sifferlin December 14, 2016

How Worrying Can Actually Make You Sick

It really can hurt your health

By Mandy Oaklander November 3, 2016

What Women Are Telling their Therapists About Election Stress

Therapists report a spike in election anxiety

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 1, 2016

Why I Went Public With My Anxiety Issues

'When I was in One Direction, my anxiety issues were huge but manageable'

By Zayn Malik October 31, 2016

Teen Depression and Anxiety: What Parents Can Do

If you’re worried about an adolescent and aren’t sure what to do, you can this advice from Fadi Haddad, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the author of Helping Kids in Crisis. To read...

By TIME Staff October 27, 2016

Why Young Children Are Dying by Suicide

Most suicides in young kids are not due to depression

By Mandy Oaklander September 19, 2016

5 Ways Being a Perfectionist Is Holding You Back

It might be the reason you procrastinate

By Julia Naftulin / Health.com September 16, 2016

Don't Tell Anxious Kids That Everything Will Be O.K.

It doesn't help. Here's what to say instead

By Carey Wallace September 7, 2016

Science Explains Why Anxiety Can Be So Hard to Treat

New findings in this animal study could lead to better drugs

By Alice Park September 6, 2016

It's Official: iPads Are Sedatives for Kids

New research suggests playing games on an iPad helps reduce kids' anxiety before surgery

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 30, 2016

Old People Are Happier Than People In Their 20s

A surprising study suggests that the older you are, the happier

August 24, 2016

The Secret of How Hypnosis Really Works

The unique effects of hypnosis on the brain suggest that it can be a powerful way to relieve pain—and might even be an alternative to opioids, one expert believes

By Mandy Oaklander August 1, 2016

There's No Such Thing as Local Food

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute August 1, 2016

Why Some People Handle Stress Better Than Others

This part of the brain shows greater flexibility in people who cope better with stress

By Mandy Oaklander July 20, 2016

Helping My Daughter Cope with Anxiety Made Me Conquer My Own

‘It is one seriously dubious enterprise trying to reassure a child in the midst of your own full-blown panic attack’

By Kimberly McCreight May 5, 2016

Being Lonely Means You're 29% More Likely to Have a Heart Attack

Loneliness is bad for your health

By Mandy Oaklander April 19, 2016

5 Ways to Conquer Fear and Anxiety

Let your actions replace worrying and talking

By Shana Lebowitz / Business Insider March 16, 2016

5 Ways to Conquer Fear and Anxiety, According to Dale Carnegie

Let your action replace worrying and talking

By Shana Lebowitz / Business Insider November 4, 2015

7 Ways People Can Tell You're Nervous From Your Body Language

How your body unconsciously works to alleviate psychological pressure

By Samantha Lee, Shana Lebowitz / Business Insider October 22, 2015

How to Wait for Bad News

Here's where anxiety can work in your favor

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 19, 2015

What Confusion Over Elections Says About Burma's Politics

For many Burmese, the free and fair elections set for Nov. 8 seem just too good to be true

By Charlie Campbell October 15, 2015

How to Make Kids Less Terrified of Math

For math-anxious kids, a little help goes a long way

By Mandy Oaklander September 8, 2015

15% of Med Students in the U.K. Have Considered Suicide

A new survey of medical students in the UK illustrates complex mental health issues

By Mandy Oaklander September 1, 2015

Picky Eating in Kids Could Be a Sign of Distress

Despite the fact that many doctors dismiss picky eating as just a phase, a new study shows it may be a sign of deeper issues

By Alice Park August 3, 2015

Children With Mental Health Problems Are Also at Risk as Adults

A new study suggests that psychiatric problems in childhood are linked to several negative outcomes in adulthood

By Tanya Basu July 15, 2015

Here's What Your Recurring Nightmares Actually Mean

Your Local Library Also Happens to be a Newsroom

This Is the Number-One Cause of Stress for Americans

What Does It Mean to Have OCD? These Are 5 Common Symptoms