Anxiety disorders are a group of conditions with exaggerated anxiousness and worry about a number of concerns that persists for an extended period of time. more >>

• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder: a new name for a very old condition
• Paralyzed with fear

Most people, at some point in their lives, have temporary fascinations, fixations or "obsessions" with people, places, or things. But for approximately one percent of Americans, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) transforms their lives into a constant series of unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that they cannot control. more >>

• The role of brain chemicals in OCD
• Problems caused by sleep deprivation
• Causes of panic disorders

Your body is naturally equipped to deal with a certain amount of stress. But if stress increases and your reserves are low, stress can have a bigger impact. Building up your defenses is a "long-term" plan for reducing stress. more >>

• Tips to help you wake up feeling refreshed
• Why meditate?
• Three tips for beating stress