Almost 20% of US adults deal with one or more anxiety disorders each year, according to statistics shared by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. That equates to around 40 million people.

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A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

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

Generalized anxiety disorder affects 1 in 20 U.S. adults. Those with serious symptoms may isolate themselves to the point they rarely leave their home and are unable to work and build meaningful ...

The two most common mental health conditions among older adults are anxiety and depression. Various factors are associated with this, and treatment and support are available. A certain amount of ...

Naniyamma never went to the polling booth or cast her vote in all these years, for one seemingly simple reason - fear and ...

"Clinical practice must move beyond the outdated notion that women are simply 'small men.'" ...

Hawaiʻi communities are often described as resilient and strong. However, resilience should not require silent suffering or prolonged distress. Recognizing anxiety and its relationship to substance ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during menopause, especially shifts ...