Anxiety

Parents' math anxiety and attitudes significantly affect their children's early math skills, as shown by a comprehensive study in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. Maternal math anxiety particularly impacts girls' math attainment in early primary school, revealing a unique...

A groundbreaking study in JAMA Network Open reveals that individuals with hypochondriasis face a markedly higher risk of death, especially from suicide, compared to those without this health anxiety disorder. Despite frequent medical consultations, these individuals show increased mortality risks,...

Recent research has demonstrated a significant connection between having a sense of purpose in life and lower levels of depression and anxiety. This finding suggests that having a sense that your life has meaning and direction can influence your mental...

A recent study shows that people with social anxiety interpret facial expressions uniquely, especially in negative contexts, revealing the deep impact of emotional surroundings on perception.

A new study investigated the effects of a mobile game called "Dr. Zoo" in reducing the fear of injection needles in children between 3 and 6 years of age. The findings revealed that children who played "Dr. Zoo" – a...

A new study compares sudden, significant symptom reductions in social anxiety between face-to-face and internet-based therapy, revealing similar frequencies and lasting effects in both methods.

A new study reveals that parental acceptance of children's gender atypicality is linked to lower social anxiety in younger children, with a more pronounced effect for girls and in early childhood stages.

Testosterone reduced fear in women with social anxiety disorder, most notably in those with strong avoidance tendencies, according to new research. However, this effect did not persist nor influence overall symptom severity.

A recent study found that increased internet use at age 15 leads to higher anxiety levels, particularly generalized and social anxiety, in girls by age 17. However, this trend was not observed in boys, nor did existing anxiety at age...

"Afraid" explores the dual nature of anxiety in the creative process, illustrating how it can either spur artists to brilliance or stifle their work. The book delves into how artists like Van Gogh and Plath produced masterpieces despite—not because of—their...

People with heightened levels of anxiety sensitivity tend to engage in less physical activity, according to new research published in Mental Health and Physical Activity. The more intense the physical activity, the stronger the connection between anxiety sensitivity and being...

A new study examined the relationship between nomophobia (fear of being without a mobile phone) and factors such as emotional intelligence, interpersonal problem-solving, perceived stress, and self-esteem among undergraduate students. The researchers found that higher emotional intelligence led to better...

Recent research has shown that psychedelic drugs, including psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA, have the potential to significantly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with advanced cancer. The effectiveness of these drugs may stem from their ability to help patients...