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January 2026
Anxiety
Anxiety is the body's natural and often intense response to stress or perceived danger.
It looks like persistent and excessive worry, fear, and physical symptoms - can can result in avoidance behaviors.
Anxiety can significantly hinder daily life. But you aren’t alone - there are many treatments and lifestyle changes that can make a difference.
You don’t have to face anxiety alone. If anxiety feels overwhelming, constant, or starts interfering with your daily life, support is available. The National Mental Health Hotline offers compassionate support, help during moments of crisis, and guidance for next steps. You deserve support, understanding, and access to resources that can help you feel better. Call (866) 903-3787 to speak with a trained professional 24/7.
Text 741741 if you need crisis support. Anxiety can show up in different ways, like racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, or feeling on edge, and it looks different for everyone. Small steps like moving your body, getting rest, taking deep breaths, or talking to a professional can really help.
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares how anxiety doesn’t have to hold you back at work. Through simple, science-backed tools like breathing and movement, she explains how to calm your nervous system and boost creativity and focus. It’s a reminder that your anxiety can be worked with, not fought against.
HelpGuide.org is a trusted nonprofit offering free, evidence-based tools for managing anxiety and stress. The good news is there are simple, effective ways to calm your mind and body when anxiety shows up.
Anxiety is common in teens and young adults and differs from stress because it can linger without a clear cause. When anxiety lasts for weeks or longer, it can affect sleep, focus, relationships, and daily life. With the right support, coping tools, and care, anxiety can become more manageable over time.
The ADAA, a nonprofit focused on anxiety and depression education and treatment, recommends several strategies for managing anxiety. These include taking breaks, practicing relaxation techniques, getting enough sleep, eating well, exercising, and limiting alcohol and caffeine. They also suggest identifying your triggers, maintaining a positive attitude, and seeking support from friends, family, or professionals to help reduce anxiety.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, and it’s often hard for others to understand what a loved one is experiencing. Recognizing the signs, such as physical symptoms, anxious thoughts, and avoidance behaviors, can help you provide support in ways that validate their feelings without enabling or forcing them. Experts at John Hopkins recommend encouraging professional guidance, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or medication when needed, while continuing to offer understanding and care.
How can we use our breath to help us focus and help ease anxiety? In this episode of The Wake Up, meditation teacher Dora Kamau guides viewers through a simple cycle of counting breaths to recenter the mind. The practice is designed to help people become more present and manage stress in daily life.
The Child Mind Institute provides resources to help understand anxiety in children and teens, including signs, types, and when to seek help. It offers practical guides for parents and caregivers on supporting anxious kids and information on effective treatments like therapy and mindfulness. These resources aim to educate families and connect them with tools to support young people struggling with anxiety.
The JED Foundation offers practical guidance for coping with money anxiety and financial stress, emphasizing that these feelings are common and understandable, especially for young people facing real economic pressures. Their tips include recognizing systemic barriers, reflecting on your personal relationship with money, taking small financial actions like budgeting or saving, and seeking financial education or mentors. They also recommend finding emotional support and, if needed, professional help to process ongoing financial worry.
