Anxiety distorts perceptions of threat, magnifying worry. New findings suggest a diet tweak that can help sufferers.

Whether you've been diagnosed with a formal disorder or not, one of the most common treatment methods psychologists use is a ...

None of us can escape intrusive thoughts, the random and usually off-putting musings that include visions of shoving your hand through the center of a beautifully decorated cake or a bridge collapsing ...

Everyone has passing intrusive thoughts that seem to come from outside their control: The content may feel alien, absurd, or threatening, and may pass after a few weird moments. Intrusive thoughts can ...

You're standing on a balcony enjoying the view, and suddenly, a disturbing thought flashes through your mind – "What if I jump?" Or maybe you're holding your ...

Some intrusive thoughts can feel more dangerous than others. Here’s what it means when we feel momentarily compelled to do something life-threatening. Have you ever stood on the roof of a building, ...

Scary, unwanted thoughts blindsided me after my baby arrived — here's why they're common, what they really mean, and how to ...

Funding: This research was supported by (i) a National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) graduate fellowship (author: BM), (ii) an award from the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in ...

Gwyneth Paltrow candidly discussed her mental health on the latest episode of her the goop podcast, released Tuesday, Nov. 11 The actress and Goop founder revealed that she has "a lot of anxiety for ...

In a review of previous studies, McMaster University researchers observe a stronger signal for psilocybin as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder than cannabinoids.