Anxiety

ASMR is a tingling sensation triggered by specific sounds like whispering. While millions use it for relaxation, scientists are still trying to understand why it affects only some people and what actually happens in the brain.

Researchers have determined that an increase of ten extreme heat days is associated with a 6.2 percent increase in the odds of reporting mental health conditions after controlling for demographic factors.

A new study finds that sustained visual avoidance during social interactions predicts worsening mental health in adolescents. The results challenge previous theories regarding how anxious individuals process threats.

A new study suggests that training the brain to recall positive memories can lower daytime cortisol levels. The findings indicate that modifying memory bias may offer a way to build physiological resilience against stress.

Researchers analyzing data from 18,000 respondents discovered that anxiety levels predict economic preferences as accurately as financial status. The link is strongest among those who lack a robust social safety net.

Approximately 19% of American adults live with an anxiety disorder. A new survey suggests that for young people, heavy social media use is a major driving factor behind these rising numbers.

Brain scans show escitalopram restores normal activity in the left inferior frontal gyrus for social anxiety patients after just one week.

New research shows gut microbes from socially anxious teens induce anxiety-like behaviors and brain changes in rats.

Using smartphone tracking, scientists discovered that socially anxious teenagers respond to daily stress with intense worry. The study highlights a cycle of negative thinking that persists across different types of stressors.

A new study finds that while most people make better decisions when reminded of future outcomes, those with high anxiety remain fixated on short-term emotional comfort, fueling a cycle of avoidance.

Scientists have observed how psilocybin rewires the brain to overcome fear. The drug coordinates the silencing of trauma neurons and the activation of safety signals to promote behavioral flexibility in mice.

Researchers have identified specific immune cells, not neurons, as a direct cause of chronic anxiety and compulsive grooming in mice. The discovery points to the brain's immune system as a key regulator of these complex behaviors.

A new study suggests vivid fears about the future are linked to anxiety by lowering self-esteem. Researchers also found that a brief writing exercise imagining one's best possible future can reduce anxious feelings in the moment.

Struggling to afford basic energy needs may take a toll on mental health, according to research in JAMA Network Open. The study found that U.S. adults facing energy insecurity were more likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression.

A major analysis of brain chemistry reveals a potential biological signature for anxiety disorders: consistently lower levels of the essential nutrient choline. The findings, published in Molecular Psychiatry, suggest a link between nutrition and mental health.