Browsing: Anxiety

While most mental health practitioners probably wouldn’t advise people spend more time with their smartphones, there are some apps that…

Key Takeaways Cozy, nostalgic hobbies are resurging as a counterbalance to stress, digital burnout, and hustle culture.Hands-on hobbies like crafting,…

Kelsey M. Latimer, PhD, RN, is a psychologist, nurse, and certified eating disorder specialist, and is the founder and owner…

Key Takeaways Nicotine may cause or worsen anxiety symptoms.Smoking can temporarily relieve anxiety, but it does not address the root…

Key Takeaways THC is not FDA-approved to treat anxiety and can be addictive. Low doses of THC may help relieve…

Key Takeaways Nervous habits are automatic actions we do when we feel nervous or upset. Blushing and squirming are our…

Key Takeaways OCD used to be considered an anxiety disorder but now is in its own category.People with OCD have…

The reason? Estrogen affects neurotransmitters in the brain that impact memory, mood, and sleep, so fluctuating levels can result in…

Key Takeaways Anxiety can come in different forms, such as anticipatory, generalized, and panic. Generalized anxiety involves constant worry about…

Key Takeaways Little scientific evidence supports using herbal supplements for social anxiety. Some supplements like kava kava pose safety concerns…