Avoidance is common, but in more severe cases, it can rule our lives. Avoidance is a coping mechanism for anxiety, although ...

Anxiety presents itself as helpful but it's actually an unreliable narrator. We must learn to not automatically assume that ...

(HealthDay News) — The prevalence of children’s behavioral and developmental disorders increased nationally from 2019 to 2022, with some conditions linked to caregivers’ mental well-being, according ...

Food addiction is considered a behavioral addiction, similar to gambling. Learn to recognize the traits and where to get help ...

For people who develop hoarding behaviors, possessions take on meanings and values far beyond their practical use. Each item ...

Conversational AI is being designed to support pediatric mental health in several ways. These chatbots are powered by natural ...

Emerging research reveals that animals can experience mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, similar to humans. Observable behavi ...

Researchers in the University of Connecticut's Neag School of Education have published a new study that provides unique ...

A research team has uncovered key insights into how the brain processes others' distress. Using miniature endoscopic calcium imaging, the researchers identified specific neural ensembles in the ...

An episode of mania often involves an emotional ... children with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood shifts. They can appear very happy and show signs of excitable behavior or seem very ...