This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Stress and anxiety are normal parts of life, but that doesn't make them any easier to deal with. Whether you're living with an anxiety disorder, ...

Anxiety relief techniques that don't require a prescription are dominating wellness searches in 2026, and vagus nerve exercises sit at the top of the list. Here's what the science says about humming, ...

There are times when anxiety is useful, motivating you to get started on a long put-off task or steering you away from danger, for example. But if you’re constantly feeling on edge, taking shallow ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. High-pressure situations come with high performance ...

Performance anxiety presents as unusually strong worry or fear around activities that involve accomplishment. It can be experienced in any number of areas that range from public speaking to athletic ...

Every parent has been there: watching their child pace nervously before a big game, seeing the worry on their face, and feeling helpless to fix it. As both a sports psychologist and a parent, I've ...