Eric avoided doing lots of things in life, from going to the dentist to paying his taxes. He avoided anything that might cause him any anxiety. This inevitably caused him even more anxiety. Eric ...

You jump at the opportunity to do the dishes at a social gatherings so you don’t have to interact with others. You decide not to reach out to a friend you haven’t seen in a while in case they won’t be ...

Confused about whether your child is avoiding work or truly can’t get started? Learn the difference between task avoidance ...

Chronic stress has been a pervasive factor during the new-normal of the COVID era. Notably, although moderate stress is critical for adaptation in a changing world, prolonged stress exposure can lead ...

In a largely neglected brain region, scientists identified neurons that produce the stress hormone CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone). They showed that the CRH produced in this region plays a role ...

In a largely neglected brain region, scientists identified neurons that produce the stress hormone CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone). They showed that the CRH produced in this region plays a role ...

Simply the smell of seafood can make those with an allergy to it violently ill -- and therefore more likely to avoid it. The same avoidance behavior is exhibited by people who develop food poisoning ...