Research from the University of Georgia finds that warmth and affection can make a difference. A recent study from the ...

At some point, anxiety and stress affect everyone. They can manifest differently in different people, and the level of anxiety one experiences can vary. Still, there is one thing for sure: there are ...

It’s common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a  new study from the University of ...

New research shows children who experience coercive control from parents often believe it is normal parental discipline, making help-seeking particularly difficult.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

It’s a common reaction when people first hear about orthorexia, the lesser-known eating disorder defined by an intense focus on eating in a way that is “clean” or “pure.” At first glance, it can seem ...