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Risk of Adult Anxiety Seen in Children’s Stomachaches


Oxytocin May Reduce Anxiety Related to Social Threats, But Only for Some

Though oxytocin has been considered as a possible treatment for social anxiety, new research suggests that its effects are nuanced, promoting prosocial behaviors only in people with low social anxiety. ... More>


Clean Hands = Clean Conscience for People with OCD

Cleaning one’s hands is associated with an alleviation of anxiety from moral misconduct, and this effect is even more pronounced in people with OCD. ... More>


The Long-Term Cost of Short-Term Stress