The Latest Breaking News from Anxiety

Regular readers of this column are no doubt familiar with my imaginary friend, The Doctor. I often call upon him to solve behavior problems of various sorts concerning young children. Well, The Doctor has done it again! This time with what many mental health professionals would call separation anxiety.

LOS ANGELES — At the first sign of a sniffle or stormy weather ahead Lourdes Lopez keeps her 10-year-old daughter, Alison, home from school.

US researchers say that  people suffering from symptoms of depression "may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others".

Reducing your alcohol intake can boost both body and mind.

Guardian science correspondent is put to the test in the panic-inducing VR world of a game that teaches breathing technique

From vaccine uptake to violent extremism, conspiracy beliefs are linked to distrust in major institutions or powerful figures.

The use of antidepressant pills has become synonymous with improved mental health, quelling sometimes crippling anxiety, and altering energy levels and behaviour. They are heavily relied upon when treating depression and general anxiety disorder.

As Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived for their first engagement since the release of Prince Harry's book, the Prince of Wales did not respond to a question about it - and a body language expert says he gave a "possible anxiety" gesture

Shoppers have described this blanket like a "gentle but firm hug", as the product helps relieve anxiety and stressful thoughts when life gets "overwhelming".

Many people look to diet trends or new exercise regimens – often with questionable benefit – to get a healthier start on the new year. But there is one strategy that’s been shown time and again to boost both mood and health: meditation.

Hannah Munns was staying at the Cameron House Hotel with her husband and then five-year-old when the devastating fire broke out. She said her son still suffers from anxiety five years later.