Are emotions always perfectly in touch with reality? Absolutely not. They’re based on our perceptions, and our perceptions aren’t always in line with reality. That’s the goal, though—to get our ...

Researchers found that a brief episode of anxiety may have a bigger influence on a person's ability to learn what is safe and what is not. A new study used a virtual reality game that involved picking ...

Progress is not always linear, and at times, anxiety levels can increase again. In fact, temporary escalations in anxiety are to be expected. When this happens, it does not mean that all your child’s ...

For decades, one of the greatest challenges to treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that its symptoms often resemble those of several other conditions.

In rodents, anxiety is characterized by heightened vigilance during low-threat and uncertain situations. Though activity in the frontal cortex and limbic system is fundamental to supporting this ...