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Why We Worry

Where anxiety comes from—and what we can do about it

Anxiety
The Psychology of Social Anxiety

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on December 28, 2020

People with social anxiety appear to have developed some very biased ways of thinking that maintain the anxiety over time.

People with social anxiety appear to have developed some very biased ways of thinking that maintain the anxiety over time.

Media
The Psychological Impact of Negative News

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on September 21, 2020

The tone of modern-day news has become increasingly emotive, it’s medium increasingly visual and shocking, and its commentaries increasingly negative and fear-laden.

The tone of modern-day news has become increasingly emotive, it’s medium increasingly visual and shocking, and its commentaries increasingly negative and fear-laden.

Depression
Is Depression a 'Disease'?

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on August 27, 2019

Do we run the risk of the ‘medicalization’ of normal negative emotions such as mild distress or even unhappiness?

Do we run the risk of the ‘medicalization’ of normal negative emotions such as mild distress or even unhappiness?

Anxiety
Why Doesn't Worry Have An "Off" Switch?

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on February 4, 2019

Worrying can often seem uncontrollable: we can’t stop it starting, it seems to make our worries worse rather than better, and we can’t seem to switch it off - why?

Worrying can often seem uncontrollable: we can’t stop it starting, it seems to make our worries worse rather than better, and we can’t seem to switch it off - why?

Anxiety
Is There An Anxiety Epidemic?

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on November 6, 2018

In our modern era, we have a whole set of new and evolving anxieties and a growing awareness of anxiety as a potentially distressing and disabling state.

In our modern era, we have a whole set of new and evolving anxieties and a growing awareness of anxiety as a potentially distressing and disabling state.

Anxiety
Why Are We So Compulsive?

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on August 7, 2018

Do many of us develop compulsions as a tool to manage the anxieties, demands, and stresses of the modern world?

Do many of us develop compulsions as a tool to manage the anxieties, demands, and stresses of the modern world?

Anxiety
10 Tips for Managing Your Anxiety

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on February 1, 2018

These tips can help you keep an informed perspective on what anxiety is and provide some very basic dos and don’ts when it comes to managing your anxiety.

These tips can help you keep an informed perspective on what anxiety is and provide some very basic dos and don’ts when it comes to managing your anxiety.

Bullying
The Rise of Cyber-Victimization

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on November 16, 2017

Being bullied is a significant risk factor for subsequent social anxiety but bullying is changing. It’s moving from the schoolyard to the Internet.

Being bullied is a significant risk factor for subsequent social anxiety but bullying is changing. It’s moving from the schoolyard to the Internet.

Anxiety
What Is There to Worry About?

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on August 18, 2017

At least half of our daily worries would’ve meant nothing in our parents’ era and are the product of new technologies and modern lifestyles.

At least half of our daily worries would’ve meant nothing in our parents’ era and are the product of new technologies and modern lifestyles.

Anxiety
Is Anxiety a Savior or a Killer?

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on March 3, 2017

Anxiety is often a distressing emotion, and one that feels debilitating rather than enabling. So what advantages does anxiety bring, if any?

Anxiety is often a distressing emotion, and one that feels debilitating rather than enabling. So what advantages does anxiety bring, if any?