While some people's hatred of roller coasters stems from a fear of height, closed spaces, or vertigo — some also dread embarrassing reactions to the ride.

India may not be equipped to deal with the avalanche of mental health crises that are looming amid the Covid19-lockdown.

Traffic congestion has been linked to depression, anxiety, low job satisfaction, and even domestic violence.

“The country is burning,” A.R. sat in front me with her face buried in her hands as she cried.

Stigma and productivity concerns keep conversations between employers and employees about individual mental health out of reach.

Panic is a completely normal response to specific situations, but for some people, the feeling comes out of nowhere.

Twitter users who posted about loneliness were also more likely to be associated with anger, depression, anxiety, and substance use.

Research around mindfulness mainly focuses on its positives, even though it can worsen symptoms of trauma.

It helps them avoid the letdown they might face should something bad happen, says a new study.

This is the first study to link daily outdoor air pollution to increased symptoms of anxiety, suicidal behavior in children.

Phobias develop either due to genetics, unpleasant past experiences, or because a part of the brain malfunctions.

What if mental ill-health was our natural response to anxieties about the meaninglessness of life and the inevitability of death?

While hysterectomies are safe surgeries in general, researchers believe women aged 18-35 should use them as a last resort.

Understanding the difference between temporary emotions and persistent states is critical to normalizing mental health care.

Social anxiety disorder is often dismissed as a personality quirk, but it's a condition that requires treatment.

"It’s as if everything is coming at you all at once -- people, interactions with people, and tasks, and moods, and feelings."

Dwelling on problems is an attempt at closure. Too bad it doesn't work.

FOGO is the new FOMO.