Welcome to the third module of LUNA! This week, you will learn more about avoidance and about why avoiding things that cause anxiety will not help your child overcome their fears. You will also learn ...

This week you will learn more about avoidance and why avoiding things that make you anxious will not help you overcome your anxiety. You will also learn about behaviors that we call “quick fixes” ...

As we look at anxiety, consider the following case. Ann was an elementary school teacher. For Ann, the sensations she experienced were feelings of unreality, shortness of breath, and stomach upset.

Sarah, a competent marketing executive, has been wrestling with anxiety for quite some time. Lately, she feels like her professional and personal growth has hit a wall. The more she attempts to ward ...

When you feel anxious, you might involuntarily move in a jerky manner, which can then be interpreted by your brain as a ...

As I sat in my therapy office with Jonathan and his parents for an assessment, I began to notice a common thread in his symptoms. Despite experiencing serious academic trouble and lacking social ...

The coming school year often brings excitement, anticipation, and nervousness for children. As a child psychiatrist, I have witnessed firsthand the effect back-to-school anxiety can have on kids and ...

Understanding procrastination can be complicated. It’s used as a coping mechanism to deal with anxiety, but it also can ...

Objective: To investigate the role of three distinct symptoms of heart-focused anxiety (cardio-protective avoidance, heart-focused attention, and fear about heart sensations) in relation to general ...