People with anxiety often perform "safety behaviors" during anxiety provoking situations. These safety behaviors make the person feel more comfortable in the situation by providing temporary relief ...
When we have health anxiety, we can sometimes fall into the trap of closely monitoring our bodies to look for symptoms or any signs that we are in danger, whether it is a sign that we have a new ...
Have you heard of the viral app in China, Are You Dead? Well, as morbid as it may sound, this app has been attempting to tap into the nation’s widespread loneliness epidemic. The app is aimed at those ...
A new study published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has found that appearance-related safety behaviors—such as repeatedly checking one’s appearance in the mirror, asking others for reassurance, or ...
Welcome to the third module of LUNA! This week, you will learn more about avoidance and about why avoiding things that cause anxiety will not help your child overcome their fears. You will also learn ...