Exercising less, skipping parties and struggling at work: the expectation of chronic pain and itching can lead to avoidance ...

Angela Rayner quits over stamp duty error on second home. Was it a mistake, avoidance, or evasion? Israel faces similar tax dilemmas.

When we hear the words "PTSD" or "trauma," we may assume that a person was sexually victimized, and because of a traumatic event, has emotionally shut down. While this is a very real situation for ...

Is pathological demand avoidance (PDA) an unrecognized diagnosis or plain old oppositional behavior? Science urges ...

Depression in young patients is linked to difficulty in taking action to avoid something unpleasant, while the ability to ...

Whenever I receive good news or do something fun, I think of which photo or post I can upload to social media. A fun beach day, a new gym personal record or buying a house are all great fodder. The ...

Narcissists are often obsessed with their public image, and maintaining a pristine reputation is their top priority. To the ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

Last week, I introduced common attachment styles in the LGBTQ+ community. In short, attachment theory posits that individuals with avoidant attachment evade difficult conversations and vulnerable ...

That's why spending too much time alone is one of the behaviors that seem nice but are actually signs of a deeply unhappy ...

Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy, according to a ...