When I was a kid, 4 th or 5 th grade, I spent a lot of the school day missing my mom. There was a lot going on at home—and it felt like I had to talk to her and check on her during the day. I ...

In last week’s column I described separation anxiety followed by the more severe form of anxiety, separation anxiety disorder. In summary, it is not unusual for a child to display displeasure when he ...

All kids can feel sad when leaving their parents, but if this persists, it could be separation anxiety. Outbursts, trouble sleeping, and headaches or stomach aches can be signs of separation anxiety.

What are signs of separation anxiety? There are many reasons why a child might have difficulty separating from a parent or caregiver. One of these reasons is a specific anxiety disorder called ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images Almost 20% of US adults deal with one or more anxiety disorders each year, according to ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. We all experience stress, worry, and nervousness from time to time — but when these feelings become overwhelming and constant, it might be a sign ...

Sometimes an anxiety disorder feels like worry and ruminating about lots of little and big things. Other times it's focused on a specific phobia, such as a fear of flying or being in social situations ...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges among youth. Anxiety is often categorized into one of several different ‘disorders’ grouped around a core set of symptoms. Everyone ...

Almost 20% of US adults deal with one or more anxiety disorders each year, according to statistics shared by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. That equates to around 40 million people.