This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Like getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist or forgetting your umbrella on the one day it downpours, occasional anxiety is a typical part of ...

Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some people, it feels like a tight chest or a racing heart. For others, it shows up as constant worrying, spiraling thoughts, or panic that makes everyday ...

Handling it, getting by, making do…whatever you call it, coping is a big part of life. It’s so common we don’t even think about it. We just do it. You’re using coping skills in one way or another ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches dozens of skills designed to help people reduce painful emotions, stop impulsive behaviors, and build meaningful lives. In my work as a DBT therapist, one of ...

First, let’s learn two examples of coping skills you can use. These skills can help with the physical components of anxiety (e.g., racing heart) as well as the cognitive components (e.g., worrying too ...

Why coping matters: Coping skills help regulate emotions, reduce stress, and improve quality of life, even for chronic conditions like long-term back pain. Therapies that work: CBT and ...

Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

Living with the stress of prolonged uncertainty takes a toll on physical and mental well-being. Even if it’s not pandemic-level uncertainty, every day you can bump up against low-grade uncertainties ...

INDIANAPOLIS (STACKER) — When you think about improving your health, you may focus on finding time to exercise, breaking bad habits, or changing your diet. But prioritizing your mental health is just ...