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.

Sometimes, it’s pretty obvious that someone is anxious. Maybe they have a nervous tic, like biting their nails or fidgeting. Someone with social anxiety may rely on alcohol to feel more comfortable at ...

As millions of Americans navigate their daily lives, many experience a silent struggle that goes far beyond common stress or worry. Recent studies reveal that nearly one-third of adults face anxiety ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. We all experience stress, worry, and nervousness from time to time — but when these feelings become overwhelming and constant, it might be a sign ...

According to the CDC, the percent of adults over 18 with regular feelings of worry, nervousness or anxiety is about 11.7 percent of the population. But how exactly does anxiety manifest and why? Is it ...

The term high-functioning anxiety gets bandied about quite a bit, usually in reference to someone who is very successful. High-functioning anxiety is not an official mental health diagnosis, but it ...

Children's anxiety often hides behind anger, sleep issues, and physical complaints. Parents must watch for irritability, ...

It's Mental Illness Awareness Week, making it a great time to talk about one of the most common mental illnesses in the US: Anxiety. An estimated 40 million adults report having anxiety every year.