Early recognition, compassionate listening and support from a mental-health professional can help children heal and thrive ...

The employment future looks bright for people with strong math skills. But among the nation’s K-12 students, that represents a small and dwindling demographic. What’s to blame for students’ poor math ...

When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize “presence over advice,” says Jaime Fleischer, director of therapy at Headspace, “and ...

Alex Rainone has been a lifelong skeptic of Reiki, an energy-healing practice used to help people with a variety of health complications, including chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia. But Rainone’s ...

This list of 15 "realistic" ways to help someone through a panic attack went viral after actress Kelsey Darragh shared her handwritten tips on Instagram. If you’re never had a panic attack, it’s ...

Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, the restaurant where they're having a first date, or the conference room where they're giving a ...

Separation anxiety can be a struggle for young kids starting preschool or kindergarten. For many of those children, it's their first time being apart from their parent or guardian for an extended ...

One narrative review suggests that people with anxiety can experience decreased microbial diversity and fewer short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria. The finding also suggests that using probiotics ...

Alma reports on childhood anxiety, outlining symptoms, the need for therapy, and effective treatment options like CBT and play therapy.

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize ...

The gut microbiota refers to the microorganisms that live in the gut. A narrative review recently published in the journal Nutrients sought to look at data on changes in the gut microbiota in people ...