Safety behaviors—sometimes called safety-seeking behaviors—are actions people take to reduce anxiety in situations they expect will go badly. They’re not usually harmful on their face, but it’s how and why we use... Read more »
For many young adults, the transition to college is marked by academic pressure, social adjustments, and uncertainty about the future. These challenges often heighten vulnerability to mental health struggles, particularly anxiety and... Read more »
Anxiety can put strain on relationships by fueling constant worry, insecurity, and overthinking. It often leads to trust issues, communication breakdowns, or emotional withdrawal, making it hard for both partners to feel... Read more »
ADHD and relationship anxiety often overlap, as symptoms like distractibility, rejection sensitivity, and emotional regulation struggles can fuel worries about being a good partner, feeling secure, or being understood. Many people with... Read more »
When crippling anxiety attacks left me feeling trapped, exhausted, and unable to function, I searched for answers everywhere. Then I stumbled on neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki’s Good Anxiety (2021), which helped me reframe... Read more »
Many people find themselves caught in loops of worry or regret, wondering why these negative thoughts persist and what might be driving them. A new study suggests that the answer may lie... Read more »
When autistic children undergo treatment for anxiety, how can we know if it’s working? While clinical interviews are considered the gold standard for evaluating mental health outcomes, they are often impractical in... Read more »
Autistic people often experience rumination—repetitive, intrusive thought loops that can resemble anxiety or depression. From the outside, these thought patterns can look like classic worry or sadness, raising an important question: Are... Read more »
Feeling anxious has become almost commonplace, especially during stressful periods such as pandemics. Yet, the effectiveness of coping with anxiety may rely not on one preferred strategy, but rather on how flexibly... Read more »
Many people with anxiety experience mental rumination – getting stuck in a repetitive thought loop that seems impossible to escape. Take heart: rumination is a common human habit, especially for those of... Read more »