Being connected to other people is one of the most important aspects of life. In fact, friendship, specifically, is essential not only for our own well-being, but for a long life. But it's not about ...

Fear is a natural, adaptive emotion that serves an important function: it tries to keep us safe. When our heart rate quickens, our palms sweat, and we experience an urge to fight or flee, our bodies ...

I often hear patients express concern about an event or a situation of some kind for which they are experiencing something known as "anticipatory anxiety." This is a heightened sense of worry and ...