Many people get nervous in social situations, but at what point do nerves turn into full blown social anxiety?

Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. You may feel anticipatory and ...

A fear of rejection is an irrational and persistent fear of social exclusion. It can be a feature of social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Various tips can help with overcoming a fear of rejection ...

Mice have an instinctive reaction to hide when the shadow of a bird passes over. In a new study, scientists taught the rodents to overcome that fear. dubinkinv / 500px via Getty Images Humans have ...

Let’s be honest. The airline industry hasn’t had its best year through the first months of 2025 when it comes to safety. Plane crashes and close calls aren’t exactly the types of news that air ...

Anxiety when flying might not seem so unreasonable these days, but a British Airways program seeks to reassure the lightly nervous and the abjectly terrified alike. By Sarah Lyall No sooner had ...

I was in the middle of a yoga class at my gym the other day when the fire alarm went off. We happened to know that they were testing the alarms and we had no reason to evacuate. However, that didn’t ...

Parapluie. That's the French word for umbrella. Para means against. Pluie means rain. A parapluie keeps a rainstorm from getting you soaking wet. Parasympathetic. That is the name of the system that ...

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All people’s emotions are intensified when they face traumatic challenges. When intimate partners face a crisis, their heightened thoughts and feelings can threaten their relationship. When they most ...

Overcome driving stress with these tips: start small, practice relaxing, drive with support, set goals, challenge negativity, & consider pro help if needed. Overcoming driving anxiety is a journey.