This blog curates the voices of the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association. Mitchell Milch, LCSW, submits this post. Performance anxieties are like fire alarms. They ...

Introduction: Although athletic participation can contribute to a plethora of physical, mental, and emotional benefits (Malina & Cumming, 2003), sports can also induce stress and anxiety for ...

Q. I’m not bragging but I’m a great athlete. I work hard at it. I play a school sport every season – football in the fall, basketball over winter, and baseball in the spring. I’ve been involved with ...

Performance anxiety is a fear of performing that can cause emotional and physical symptoms. Talk therapy and medications like beta-blockers can help treat performance anxiety. People with certain ...

Mental fitness for children: Anxiety, self-doubt, and silent pressure can affect even the most talented young athletes. Performance slumps may be linked to anxiety rather than ability (Image: Canva) ...

Performance anxiety exists in all walks of life. From nerves before a round of golf to those jitters you get prior to a big interview or presentation, it's not an uncommon feeling for all of us to ...