A lot of us get nervous in social situations, such as going on a first date, dinner with friends or speaking in front of a group of people. But at what point do nerves turn into full-blown social ...

This blog curates the voices of the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association. Mitchell Milch, LCSW, submits this post. Performance anxieties are like fire alarms. They ...

I asked Canadian psychologist and Queen’s University adjunct assistant professor, Dr. Irwin Altrows, to share the two most important ideas he learned from Albert Ellis, the famous founder of rational ...

Travel anxiety is a hard thing for a travel writer, but confronting it through therapy and Samantha Brown's show got me to this place.

For many people, walking into a gym for the first time can feel like stepping into a different world—one filled with unfamiliar equipment, experienced athletes, and the fear of being judged. This ...

Let’s face it — going to the doctor can be nerve-wracking for anyone, no matter how old you are. It doesn’t matter if it’s as simple as a routine checkup, an unexpected illness or just the thought of ...

Studies suggest that approximately 33% to 50% of the global population are introverts. Such people often face a unique ...

Fitness is for everybody. But not everyone feels comfortable at the gym. For some people, the idea of working out at a gym triggers worry, fear, or self-consciousness a phenomenon sometimes called ...

Testing is a significant component of students’ academic experience. Students of all ages take tests, and some may find test-taking a less enjoyable experience than others. Students who struggle when ...