When it comes to managing anxiety, science just lent more credibility to the advice to “stay busy.” Engaging the brain to stay busy with problem-solving appears to be an effective buffer against ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

A new Duke University study finds a correlation between problem solving and reduced anxiety. Researchers at Duke University monitored participants’ brain activity while they completed math problems.

“Do you want to hear the good news first, or the bad news?” is a question you should never ask — even though you’re probably hoping the person will say, “Give me the good news first.” According to a ...

Altering attention diminishes worry more powerfully than trying to directly conquer emotional aspects of anxiety. Anxiety can feel tremendously uncomfortable, unsettling, and discombobulating. Whether ...