To help an anxious child, start with their parents
The best way to help children with an anxiety disorder may be to help their parents first, a new NIH-funded study has found. Most children worry or feel anxious fromRead More
Category Archives: Anxiety
5 types of common anxiety disorders
Introduction Anxiety affects millions of people in the U.S. More than 25 million to be exact. But not all kinds of anxiety or anxiety disorders are the same. The typesRead More
How to help someone with anxiety
Wondering how you can help a friend, family member, or co-worker who is overwhelmed by anxiety? We spoke to David Sommers, Ph.D., of NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health forRead More
New NBPA program focuses on mental health
William Parham, Ph.D., was recently named the National Basketball Players Association’s (NBPA) first director of mental health and wellness. He is leading an effort to provide players more access toRead More
Reaching great heights with anxiety and depression
Introduction Kevin Love has achieved a lot in 31 years. He’s a five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star. He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He’sRead More
Anxiety: What you need to know
Most of us experience anxiety at some point in our lives. You might feel anxious when taking a test, crossing a busy street, or making an important life decision. ButRead More
What’s new in anxiety research?
Daniel Pine, M.D., studies how differences in our brains can affect our mental health. Through their work at the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Pine and his team want toRead More