Health Anxiety Explained: Signs, Causes, and How to Manage It
27 November 20250
Health anxiety involves a persistent fear of having or developing a serious illness, even when medical reassurance has been given. In this article, Dr Esthefanea F. Santos explains the signs, causes and evidence-based strategies for managing health anxiety, including how checking behaviours, uncertainty and the mind–body cycle maintain the worry. This post offers grounded psychological understanding and practical guidance for those wanting to know more about health anxiety.
