Picture this scene: You’re lying wide awake at 2 a.m. despite having gone to bed four hours earlier. You toss and turn. But no matter what sleep position you attempt or how many guided meditations you ...

The number of things that can impact a person’s mental well-being is wide-ranging and varies with each person. Where some issues may require long-term psychiatric treatment and medication, other ...

Long-term use of benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, may impair cognition and increase the risk of developing dementia. How? By activating microglia to prune synapses, ...

For years, scientists thought that these powerful sedatives, which are used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and sleeping disorders, worked alone to calm nerves. Now, researchers show that this view ...

Like many clinical psychologists who specialize in exposure therapy for anxiety, I have a big beef with benzodiazepines. These fast-acting anxiety reducers (e.g., Xanax, Klonopin) are among the most ...

The mere thought of climbing into a car sends Jenn Waterman spiraling into a state of agitation and fear. Waterman, a 30-year-old freelance book editor who lives in Arapaho, North Carolina, survived ...

Doctors may retire, but an inappropriate prescription can last forever. Or, until the field changes. At the moment, a sea change in how doctors prescribe benzodiazepines is taking place across America ...

Xanax withdrawal can have serious side effects if not managed correctly. A doctor can help you design a tapering schedule if you need to stop taking the medication. Xanax is a prescription medication ...

Xanax can help you feel more calm if you suffer from anxiety but should not be used long-term. Xanax is highly addictive and comes with many side effects including dizziness and chest pain. Xanax can ...