To break this cycle, the first step is understanding what panic attacks are, why they happen, and how they can be prevented.

Let’s get one thing straight: A panic attack is not you “going crazy.” And it’s certainly not just “overreacting.” It’s a full-blown physiological ambush. One moment, you’re fine. Next, your heart’s ...

I think there is a misapprehension that those of us in the mental-health field who write self-help books do so from a clinical distance and without personal experience with the content that we present ...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith advises against common reactions during panic attacks that can worsen the condition. She suggests avoiding the urge to escape immediately, as it reinforces fear.

It's been a long week. Your mom, who's been successfully battling breast cancer, was hospitalized with a chemo-related infection. Your fiscal quarter ends at the end of the month and you're two deals ...

Cecelia Ahern thought becoming an author would allow her to retreat from the world. Instead, she was forced to face her ...